Lecturer in Nutrition Science

Lecturer in Nutrition Science

School of Food & Nutrional Sciences

College of Science, engineering & Food Science

Permanent Whole Time Post

University College Cork wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Nutrition Science in the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences. Evidenced by an impressive research and publication track record, the post-holder will have proven expertise in nutrition science. Fields including nutritional biochemistry and metabolism, nutritional epidemiology and public health nutrition, life-course nutrition and health, nutrition surveillance, global food and nutrition security and data analytics and dietary modeling are all relevant to this post. UCC is unique in its ability to comprehensively address all aspects of the food system – from primary food production through to food processing, nutrition and health. The hugely diverse expertise from across these areas and the positioning of Cork at the heart of Ireland’s agri-food sector provides a unique and excellent research ecosystem.

The post holder will have the opportunity to strengthen existing capacity within UCC’s food systems research focus and benefit from a wide collaborative network.

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/.   The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence Professor Mairead Kiely, Head, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences at [email protected]

University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our Strategic Plan. UCC holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award  in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives .

Appointment may be made on the Lecturer Salary Scale: €72,602 - €94,024 (Scale B, Above the Bar) / €37,912 - €66,429 (Scale B, Below the Bar)

Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy***.***

We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected], quoting the job-title.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 13th June 2023

No late applications will be accepted.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector