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New permanent lectureships in QUB, Ireland

Andrew Wallace a.wallace at qub.ac.nospam.uk
Mon Apr 12 11:40:12 EST 1999


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                     THE QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY OF BELFAST

           
              INVESTING IN EXCELLENCE

    As part of a major programme of expansion, the University is
    supporting the School of Biology and Biochemistry with a major
    investment of posts to enhance its research and teaching
    activities. The School wishes to appoint people with a record of
    publications in quality, peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with
    age and experience. It is also looking for a lively and innovative
    teaching capability as part of the University's policy of balanced
    excellence.

                    Three Lectureships (Ref: 99/P141C)

    Applications are invited from individuals with strong research
    records and preferably, with some experience in tertiary level
    teaching in the following areas:

    Behaviour / Ecology

   Preferably with interests in:
    Animal Behaviour
    Animal Ecology/Conservation Biology
    Ecological Modelling
    Physiology/Ecology of Aquatic Animals

    Biochemistry

    Preferably with interests in:
    Molecular Recognition/Structure Prediction
    Molecular Enzymology
    Neurochemistry
    Signal Transduction

    Genetics/Molecular Biology

    Preferably with interests in:
    Behavioural Genetics
    Microbial Biotechnology
    Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases
    Molecular Evolution/Bioinformatics

      2 Year Fixed Term Lectureship in Molecular Ecology and Evolution
               
               (Ref: 99/P142C)

    Preferably with interests in:
    Population Genetics
    Eukaryote Genetics
    Molecular Evolution

    Applicants must have an honours degree or equivalent in Biological
    Sciences or related discipline and a PhD in a relevant area
    together with a good track record of publications in premier
    scientific journals. Potential to obtain external funding and lead
    a team of researchers having impact nationally and internationally
    is essential for the three lectureships. The successful applicant
    for the fixed term lectureship must be able to contribute to
    lectures and practicals, and to supervise final year projects in
    the areas of population genetics, eukaryote genetics and molecular
    evolution.

    Successful candidates will be expected to develop independent
    research programmes complementing and collaborating with other
    members of the School of Biology and Biochemistry and the wider
    research community at Queen's and establishing strong national and
    international links. The successful candidates must also be
    committed to research-led teaching and preferably have some
    experience of lecturing and/or practical demonstration and/or
    supervision of student projects. Postdoctoral experience and a
    proven ability to acquire external funds are also desirable.

    Informal enquiries may be made to the School Office, Tel: 00 44
    1232 335786 or email:sobb at qub.ac.uk Further information about the
    School can be obtained on its Home Web page:
    http://www.qub.ac.uk/bb

    Salary: Lecturer Grade A 16,655 - 21,815 Pounds Sterling,
            Lecturer Grade B 22,726 - 29,048 Pounds Sterling,
            with eligibility for USS and relocation where
            appropriate.

    The appointment level will depend on qualifications, research
    record and experience.

    The University reserves the right to appoint more than one
    candidate to a particular area.

    Closing date: 5.00 pm, Friday 14 May 1999.

    Further particulars quoting reference number(s) are available from
    Personnel Office, The Queen's University of Belfast, Northern
    Ireland, BT7 1NN. Tel: (01232) 273044 or 273854 (answering
    machine). Fax: (01232) 324944 or email:personnel at qub.ac.uk

    Committed to an Equal Opportunities policy and selection on merit,
    the University welcomes applications from all sections of the
    community.



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Andrew Wallace, Ph.D.
School of Biology and Biochemistry, Queen's University Belfast,
97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, Northern Ireland (UK).
Tel. : +44 (0)7074 226373     Fax : +44 (0)7074 426373
Email: a.wallace at qub.ac.nospam.uk (remove "nospam" to email me)
WWW  : http://www.qub.ac.uk/bb/wallace.html


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