Human Resources Advertisement: Lecturer below the bar in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

The University of Limerick (UL) with over 15,000 students and 1,300 staff is an energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensures that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity.  We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and conducting leading edge research.  Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our students. UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and research environment.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Faculty of Education & Health Sciences

School of Allied Health

Lecturer below the bar in Human Nutrition and Dietetics - Contract Type: Tenure Track (five year fixed term).  During the term of the contract the successful applicant will have the opportunity to apply for tenure in accordance with the University's Policy and Procedures for Granting Multi-annual Status to Tenure Track Academic Staff

Salary Scale: €38,731 - €53,249 p.a.

Further information for applicants and application material is available online from:

http://www.ul.ie/hrvacancies/

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 11^th April 2018.

Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

This position is subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance.  If you have resided in countries outside of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland for a period of 6 months or more since the age of eighteen, it will be mandatory for you to furnish Foreign Police Clearance Certificates from those countries, stating that you have no convictions recorded against you while residing there.  You will need to provide a separate Police Clearance Certificate for each country you have resided in.  Please note; any costs incurred in this process will be borne by the candidate.

Please email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and committed to selection on merit.

     

Academic Position: Lecturer below the Bar in Genomics/Nutrigenomics

 

 

Lecturer below the Bar in Genomics/Nutrigenomics

 

Contract Type: Tenure Track (five year fixed term).  During the term of the contract the successful applicant will have the opportunity to apply for tenure in accordance with the University's Policy and Procedures for Granting Multi-annual Status to Entry-level Academic Staff

 

Salary Scale: €38,731 - €53,249 p.a.

 

Further information for applicants and application material is available online from:

http://www.ul.ie/hrvacancies/

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 13^th February 2018.

Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

 

Please email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties

 

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Further particulars

 

TITLE OF POST: Lecturer below the bar in Genomics/Nutrigenomics

LOCATION: University of Limerick

REPORTS TO: Head of Department

CONTRACT TYPE: Tenure Track (five year fixed term).  During the term of the contract the successful applicant will have the opportunity to apply for tenure in accordance with the University's Policy and Procedures for Granting Multi-annual Status to Entry-level Academic Staff

SALARY SCALE: €38,731 - €53,249 p.a.

JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS: Doctoral degree (level 10 NFQ) in genomics or a closely related discipline, ideally with particular emphasis on molecular-level interaction between nutrients and the genome with relevance to nutrition, food science or biopharma Primary degree in biological science, molecular biology, or a closely related area OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Deliver lectures and laboratories at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the areas of Molecular Biology, Genomics, and Cell Biology Supervise undergraduate, Masters’ Degree & Doctoral research students and conduct relevant research that will align with the existing research activity within the Department of Biological Sciences and the Faculty of Science + Engineering Provide assistance in the co-ordination and administration of Departmental and Faculty programmes and activities

DESCRIPTION: The Department of Biological Sciences is one of three departments within the School of Natural Sciences in the Faculty of Science + Engineering. The School of Natural Sciences currently hosts 112 PhD and 23 MSc students and 72 postdoctoral associates and research fellows.  The School of Natural Sciences published 182 publications in World of Science journals in 2016 and has received over €38 million in funding in the past 3 years. The Department of Biological Sciences offers postgraduate programmes by research to masters and doctorate levels in a variety of disciplines such as, environmental biology, cell biology protein chemistry, equine science, food science, food microbiology, and microbial ecology. The University’s Strategic Plan is committed to food and health and biopharmaceuticals as an integral part of its academic and research objectives. The Department offers undergraduate programmes in Bioscience, Food Science and Health and Equine Science. It also makes a significant contribution to programmes such as BSc Biological Sciences (Education), BSc Environmental Science, BSc Industrial Biochemistry and BSc Nursing and Midwifery. The recently launched BSc programme in Bioscience will provide graduates with degree level competences in this commercially important area of Life Science. The appointee will support the BSc Bioscience, providing teaching expertise in genomics, cell biology and molecular biology while adding a novel and important dimension to existing research interests in food science, biomedical science or biopharmaceuticals that link with the Bernal Institute and/or the Health Research Institute.               The Department now wishes to recruit a Lecturer below the Bar in Genomics/Nutrigenomics to support its teaching and research mission.  The Department seeks exceptional applicants whose research complements existing research themes within the Faculty in the area(s) of food and health or biopharmaceuticals.   Particular consideration will be given to candidates with a basic or translational research program in genomics/nutrigenomics with specific application to functional foods or biopharmaceuticals.   Candidates ideally should have substantial post-doctoral experience, a record of independent research achievements and an appropriate publication record.  Candidates should have the ability to lecture to students in the sciences and be committed to teaching excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent research programme supported by extramural funding and to supervise postgraduate research students. The successful candidate is expected to be able to work independently as well as contribute to research centres/groups, such as the Bernal Institute (http://www.bernalinstitute.com/ or the Health Research Institute (http://www.ul.ie/research/hri) to develop and enhance the subject areas of food science and health or biopharmaceuticals.

Essential criteria Doctorate degree (level 10 NFQ) in genomics or a closely related discipline, ideally with particular emphasis on molecular-level interaction between nutrients and the genome with relevance to nutrition, food science or biopharma Primary degree in biological science, molecular biology, or a closely related area Developing and relevant publication record in genomics/nutrigenomics with a focus related to either food science or biopharmaceuticals Skills in a range of cutting edge laboratory or in silico techniques in molecular biology, gene regulation, gene expression and bioinformatics research Ability to teach biological science and genomics at degree level Desirable criteria Demonstrated success in obtaining grant funding Experience as an independent and team researcher in genomics/nutrogenomics with application in the areas of either food science or biopharmaceuticals. Experience/capacity to supervise postgraduate students to PhD level A record of independent research in cell biology Candidates must include a research plan (up to two pages in length) describing the research that the candidate would envisage undertaking if offered the position at the University of Limerick and a teaching plan (up to two pages in length) detailing how the candidate would contribute to teaching and learning if offered the position.  These plans should include how the applicant would propose to advance programme offerings and research activities in the area of Bioscience, Food Science, and Biopharmaceuticals. PRINCIPAL DUTIES: The successful candidate will be required to contribute to the delivery and organisation of teaching their subject within the Department of Biological Sciences, both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and to develop a research programme which complements existing research themes within the Department in the area(s) of food and health or biopharmaceuticals. KEY TASKS Responsible for lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, setting, moderation and marking of examinations and assessment at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels within the Department ·         Development and delivery of new Biological Science modules and programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level ·         Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects ·         Develop your research and scholarly activities in areas that enhance or complement the Department’s existing research areas. You will be encouraged to develop your research profile at the national and international level and to compete for research funding ·         Undertake some management and administrative responsibilities in support of the academic activities of the Department Other relevant duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may be assigned by the Head of the Department.