Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Genetics and Developmental Biology

About ARU:
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the Role:
You will join our School of Life Sciences, working with academics teaching and conducting world-class research in Biomedical Science, Forensic Science, Crime and Investigative Science, , and Animal and Environmental Biology, based in our Faculty of Science and Engineering. We seek expertise in developmental biology and genetics, with a focus on invertebrate model organisms and expertise in areas such as CRISPR, bioinformatics or other fundamental genetics techniques applied to development. Were a forward-looking and enthusiastic School with a vision that combines commitment to a strong and active research culture with excellence in learning and teaching.

With a degree and PhD or professional doctorate (completed or nearing completion within 18 months) in a related discipline, you will have teaching and research experience which will be applicable to the core mission of the School of Life Sciences and which will enhance the student and staff experience. You will ensure high standards of teaching, whilst adhering to quality assurance standards, and provide an excellent student experience.

You will be committed to research and prepared to work as part of multi-disciplinary teams, as well as developing your personal research activities. Your research will align to the School’s research strategy (https://aru.ac.uk/science-and-engineering/life-sciences/research). You will possess excellent communications skills and will demonstrate a flexible approach to work.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Christopher Parris, Head of School of Life Sciences at Chris.parris@aru.ac.uk, or Dr Alvin Helden, Deputy Head of School at alvin.helden@aru.ac.uk.

Find out more about working with us.

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes:

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.

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