Applications are invited for a permanent post of a Lecturer in Bioinformatics within UCD School of Biology & Environmental Biology.
UCD School of Biology & Environmental Science invites applications for a full-time, permanent Lecturer/Assistant Professor (above the bar) in Bioinformatics with particular interest in next generation sequencing pipelines and analysis for applications in areas such as personalized medicine, health and disease, drug discovery, etc.
The School offers a diverse portfolio of programmes, including BSc degrees in Cell & Molecular Biology, Plant Biology, Zoology and Environmental Biology as well as taught graduate (MSc) degrees in Biological & Biomolecular Science (by negotiated learning), Applied Environmental Science, Environmental Sustainability, Plant Biology & Biotechnology. The School also has a strong international research profile across 3 main themes: "Environmental Change & Sustainability: Informing Policy & Practice", "Genetics and Evolution: From Genome to Biome" and "Cellular and Molecular Biology: From Genes to Biotechnology"
The MSc in Biological & Biomolecular Science (by negotiated learning) currently has specialisation streams in areas including cell biology and genetics and the School wishes to develop an additional stream focussing on bioinformatics. The appointee will be expected to work with the current programme team to develop a bioinformatic specialisation stream in the MSc in Biological & Biomolecular Science (by negotiated learning) in addition to teaching bioinformatics to undergraduate and MSc classes. The appointee will also develop their own research programme in an area that complements existing research programmes within the School
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who has demonstrated aptitude, commitment and passion for teaching, with research expertise in bioinformatics. Candidates must have a PhD in an appropriate discipline, a demonstrated capacity to carry out research, excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, and teaching experience.
IMP. NOTE: When submitting an application, applicants should include a current curriculum vitae, as well as a portfolio of teaching/supervision duties performed to date and a 4-year relevant research plan detailing possible funding opportunities (both Irish and international).
95 Lecturer / Assistant Professor (above the bar) Salary Scale: 59,370 - 94,015 per annum
Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines
Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 22nd May 2023.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow link below: https://www.ucd.ie/hr/t4media/Academic%20Contract.pdf
Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/
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