Lecturer in Microbiology

Applications are invited for an appointment as Lecturer in Microbiology at the University of Galway. 

The School of Biological and Chemical Sciences (SBCS) in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Galway invites applications for a Lecturer in Microbiology, commencing January 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. Candidates with postgraduate level teaching and research experience in Microbiology and related fields are particularly sought. Preference will be given to candidates who have strong research track-records in the research area of One Health (zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, and vector-borne infections). The ideal candidate will be able to develop strong collaborative links with colleagues in the School, especially those working in the Sustainable World and Infectious Diseases research sections. Candidates that have teaching experience relevant to the Microbiology BSc degree and MSc in Biotechnology programmes at the University of Galway are particularly welcome to apply.

The lecturer will be located within the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, which hosts the BSc in Microbiology, and the MSc in Biotechnology programmes, as well as several other degree programmes in the biological sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to take on a teaching role in these programmes and participate in undergraduate and postgraduate project supervision. The appointee will also be expected to develop an independent research programme capable of attracting national and international research funding. It would be advantageous to complement existing research activities in the School.

The School of Biological and Chemical Sciences has strong research links with the Ryan Institute and the Institute for Health, Discovery and Innovation at the University. The School of Biological and Chemical Sciences especially encourages applications from candidates who can enhance the diversity and inclusiveness of the academic community.

For informal enquiries, please contact Conor O’Byrne, Email conor.obyrne@universityofgalway.ie and +353 (0)91 49 39 57

Additional information on the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/science-engineering/schoolofbiologicalandchemicalsciences/

Salary: €64,260 to €102,513 p.a (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)

This appointment will be made on the Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University’s Remuneration policy. QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 9^th October 2025.  It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Garda vetting may apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.

Further details are available at www.dbei.ie

Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)

Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

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