About the role

The Department of Genetics and Genome Biology are investing in the next generation, and seeking to appoint a new Lecturer to join them on a permanent basis. The Lecturer role available is in the areas of Phage Biology, supported by strong research groups. The appointee will join a vibrant and successful research department and will be expected to conduct high quality research in related fields and to undertake teaching, tutoring and administrative duties at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the School of Biological Sciences and wider College of Life Sciences. The College of Life Sciences has several Doctoral training programs so you will have access to PhD studentships and opportunity for doctoral level training input.

About you

Alongside your degree and PhD in a relevant discipline, you will have demonstrated expertise in respiratory research (focus on airway virome in chronic diseases) and in modelling the dynamics of the airway microbiome/inflammasome. Alongside this, you will have an excellent research track record as well as a high-quality publications in a relevant research field.

You will have experience of teaching Biological Sciences at undergraduate level and an external recognition of teaching practice or commitment to gain the appropriate category of HEA Fellowship.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Jacqui Shaw, Head of Department ([email protected]), Professor Mark Jobling, Deputy Head of Department ([email protected]) and Professor Chris Bayliss, Research Director ([email protected]).

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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Lecturer in Phage Biology

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