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October 14, 2024
University of Glasgow
Glasgow
FULL TIME
Lecturer (Research & Teaching)
Job Purpose
The role will require the individual to lead and sustain research of international standard and contribute to an excellent student experience by delivering and organising agreed teaching, assessment, and administration in our undergraduate teaching programmes (Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Cell Biology) and the Food Security MSc programme.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Deliver collaborative research projects and project managing research activities.
2. Contribute to the effective dissemination and publishing of research findings in leading journals.
3. Undertake knowledge exchange activities.
4. Take responsibility for the organisation and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities in the topics of mathematical modelling and plant molecular biology.
5. Contribute to the development of innovative approaches to learning, teaching and assessment.
6. Carry out course administration within required timescales ensuring effective communication of information, in particular assessment requirements and criteria and timely and constructive feedback on assessment.
7. Supervise project work at undergraduate and Masters levels and take forward the supervision and training of postgraduate research students.
8. Ensure an inclusive and evidence-based approach to facilitating learning in a range of face to face and potentially online delivery formats such as tutorials, lectures, problem-based learning, that promotes student participation and learning outcome attainment.
9. Develop effective working relationships with students and early career staff in the subject specialism, providing specialist advice, support and academic leadership. Work in partnership with relevant student services teams, respond appropriately to the diverse range of learning approaches and learner needs.
10. Contribute to administrative roles within the School.
11. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
12. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
13. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan.
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential:
A1. Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework (SCQF) level 12 (Ph D) or equivalent in Plant Sciences, Mathematical Modelling in Biology or related discipline.
A2. Extensive breadth and depth of knowledge in mathematical modelling and experimental plant molecular biology.
A3. Knowledge of the programming language R.
Desirable:
B1. SCQF Level 10 or 11 qualification in complementary Experimental or Computational Biology discipline.
B2. A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge relevant to plant environmental responses, particularly in relation to cold tolerance and flowering time control.
B3. Up-to-date knowledge of bioinformatic and computational techniques.
Skills
Essential:
C1. Recognition of excellence in research and communication in a relevant subject area.
C2. Ability to communicate complex or conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding.
C3. Established track record of research outputs.
Desirable:
D1. Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.
Experience
Essential:
E1. Experience of teaching or supervision in plant molecular biology or mathematical modelling, statistics or bioinformatics
E2. Experience of research in mathematical modelling for biology.
E3. Experience supervising projects for students at various levels (BSc, MSc).
Desirable:
F1. Track record of multi-disciplinary research collaboration.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 8, £49,250 - £56,921 per annum.
This post is full time and to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months or until the substantive postholder returns.
As part of Team Uof G you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month Uof G Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Chris Finlay, Chris Finlay@glasgow.ac.uk and/or
Dr Rea Laila Antoniou Kourounioti Rea Laila.Antoniou Kourounioti@glasgow.ac.uk
Vacancy Ref: 155689, Closing Date: 11 November 2024.
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