Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (0.4 FTE)

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

Ulster University has an established and successful School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. It is both vibrant and forward-thinking, offering a broad range of programmes, which includes a Master in Pharmacy (MPharm) qualification that is fully accredited by the statutory regulatory bodies in Great Britain and Northern Ireland (General Pharmaceutical Council and the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland).

The School is seeking a motivated and ambitious Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Chemistry to join our academic team and to contribute to the teaching and research in the School. As the School itself aims to put in place significant strategies that align to the new GPhC standards (2021) for the initial education and training of pharmacists, the successful candidate will contribute to sector-leading teaching, preparation for foundation year training and research across a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The successful applicant will also be expected to work alongside staff as they develop and enhance the academic curricula and prepare students for their journey to becoming registrants on the Pharmaceutical Register.

We intend to create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the University.

 - ABOUT YOU –

  The postholder will be required to have:

• MPharm or BSc degree (at first or upper second class honours) or equivalent in Chemistry or Pharmacy.
• PhD in an area closely related to the nature of the post, such as chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or pharmacy.

- BENEFITS -

• Competitive salary.
• Generous annual leave entitlement promoting a healthy work/life balance - plus, an additional 15 days’ per year when the university is closed
• Enrolment in USS pension scheme – employer contribution of 21.6%, employee contribution of 9.8%
• An environment that supports flexible working and allows you to balance both work and home life.
• An open and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity.
• Onsite and discounted sports/gym facilities (3 months’ free gym membership at either the Belfast, Jordanstown, Coleraine, or Magee Campus).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Exposure to the very latest in cutting edge technologies including Dell, Aruba, Checkpoint, Avaya, feeding your passion for IT.
• Autonomy in your role to make impactful decisions and changes to company processes.

Athena Swan Statement

The School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website.

The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

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