Unestablished Lecturer in Microbiology or Parasitology
University of Cambridge
Salary: £37,382-£47,314 pa
Reference: PK00906
Closing date: 31 May 2013
We wish to recruit a Temporary University Lecturer in Microbiology or Parasitology to establish a group in the Division of Microbiology & Parasitology.
This position will be for a maximum of 5 years.
The successful candidate will be provided with laboratory space and a PhD-studentship in the Department of Pathology, Tennis Court Road. It is expected that he/she will obtain research grants to build a research group. Candidates should have an excellent career track-record and have high quality research plans that are either novel or can complement our current research.
For parasitology current research includes toxoplasma host-parasite interactions, trypanosome cell biology, and helminth immunoepidemiology. Our current work is indicated here: http://www.path.cam.ac.uk/research/parasitology.html
In Microbiology we are looking for someone using molecular, biochemical, cellular and structural approaches to gain a mechanistic understanding of bacterial pathogen cell function and/or interaction with host cells. Our current work is indicated here: http://www.path.cam.ac.uk/research/microbiology.html
Informal enquiries can be made to the Head of Department hodsec@cam.ac.uk.
This post is fixed-term for 5 years or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.
This appointment is subject to a health assessment. Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University.
Completed applications comprising an outline of the proposed research, a CV with publications list, names and addresses of two referees and the CHRIS/6 form (downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/) should be emailed to hodsec@cam.ac.uk and jobs@path.cam.ac.uk or posted to Reception, Department of Pathology, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge, CB2 1QP.
Applications must be received by 5 pm on the closing date.
You may also be interested to note other opportunities on a related subject:
1) Research Group Leader in Microbiology or Parasitology, Department of Pathology, University of Cambridge
2) University Lecturer OR Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Parasitology (one post only) in the Department of Veterinary Medicine
For further information please visit http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PK00906 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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