Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience based in the Department of Life Sciences.

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The Department: 

The Department of Life Sciences is one of the largest in the University attracting large numbers of students on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The Department resides within the Faculty of Science and Engineering and benefits from spacious, modern and well-equipped teaching and research facilities having benefitted from recent significant and on-going investment.  At undergraduate level, we offer degrees in Biomedical Science, Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences), Human Physiology and Human Biosciences. There are taught Masters programmes in Biomedical Science, Clinical Sciences and Human Physiology. Our higher postgraduate healthcare provision for the NHS also includes a Doctorate in Clinical Sciences.

Ideal Candidate: 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who can provide an excellent learning experience for our students and enhance our research reputation. You will have an established background and expertise in Neuroscience. You will have a first and higher degree in a relevant discipline and will be confident teaching Neuroscience at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. There is an expectation that the post-holder will undertake appropriate research or scholarly activity, with research aligning to one of our associated Research Centres.

Further information: 

Information about the Department can be found on our homepage (https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/life-sciences/) and details of our research activities can be found at the Research Centre homepages (https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/bioscience/ and https://www.mmu.ac.uk/research/research-centres/mssm). For specific information regarding our research activities please contact the Research Centre Directors, Prof Tristan Mckay (T.Mckay@mmu.ac.uk) and Dr Gladys Pearson (G.Pearson@mmu.ac.uk). For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact the Head of Department, Prof Carol Ainley (C.Ainley@mmu.ac.uk).

To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter

In recognition of staff contributions to the University's achievements during the 2021/2022 academic year, an additional discretionary payment of 2% per annum will be added to your salary until 31/07/23 in order to ensure consistency amongst existing and incoming staff.  This additional 2% will be paid pro rata in equal monthly installments, on top of your salary each month until 31/07/23.

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