University Lecturer or University Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Parasitology

West Cambridge Site

Salary: £37,382-£47,314 pa

Reference: PP01187

Closing date: 31 May 2013

(One post only)

Applications are invited for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Parasitology. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and expanding infectious diseases research community, and to take a leading role in developing the discipline of parasitology by forging collaborative opportunities within the Department and the wider University (particularly the parasitology research groups in the Department of Pathology), and with other institutes locally, nationally and internationally.

Candidates must hold membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) or a degree in veterinary medicine recognised by the RCVS making them eligible for membership. Membership of the European Veterinary Parasitology College, or equivalent, is desirable. A PhD or doctoral level degree in the discipline is essential.

Candidates should be research active; have a proven track record in published research in parasites of veterinary importance supported through competitive funding; and have experience of diagnostic service functions. Experience in educating undergraduate and post-graduate students in parasitology is desirable.

This appointment is subject to a health assessment. Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University.

Informal enquiries: Professor Alun Williams, aw510@cam.ac.uk, tel. +44 (0)1223 337640 Further particulars: see link below.

Information about the Department: www.vet.cam.ac.uk Applicants are asked to submit one copy of their application, consisting of completed CHRIS/6 (Parts I and III) available by clicking the Apply link below, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a brief statement (no more than one side of A4) of their research priorities and how their work fits the Departmental profile, and details of three referees, to vetmed@hermes.cam.ac.uk (tel + 44 (0)1223 337055) by 31 May 2013.

Interview date: 17 June 2013.

Other opportunities currently being advertised in the field of parasitology within the University of Cambridge: University Lecturer in Microbiology or Parasitology (5 year fixed term), Department of Pathology; Research Group Leader in Microbiology or Parasitology, Department of Pathology. Further information about both of these available at: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PP01187 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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