Lecturer (A) in Green Biosciences

Applications are invited for an appointment as Lecturer (Type A) in Green Biosciences at University of Galway. 

The School of Biological and Chemical Sciences in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Galway invites applications for Lecturer (contract type A), commencing July 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Applications are welcome from candidates with strong expertise in teaching in plant and agricultural sciences, and research activities that would complement and strengthen the major thematic research areas of the school (in particular “Sustainable World”).

The post-holder will be expected to coordinate and deliver modules within the multidisciplinary Green Biosciences (Plant & AgriBiosciences) stream of the General Science BSc delivered across the College of Science & Engineering, and in the award-winning MSc in Climate Change, Agriculture & Food Security (MScCCAFS). These programmes aim to produce young professionals with the skills necessary to use fundamental advances in biology for more resilient, sustainable futures for communities in Ireland and worldwide. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to developing the knowledge and skills of both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The new lecturer will be encouraged to collaborate with research institutes and centres at the University of Galway, including the Ryan Institute, and with other partners of the MScCCAFS, especially the CGIAR international agricultural research institutes.

Located in the West of Ireland, Galway is a highly stimulating environment and ranks highly for quality of life. Furthermore, Ireland is host to a large and vibrant agri-food sector. Graduate recruitment to industry is strong and collaborative research with industry, NGOs and UN agencies is encouraged.

For informal enquiries, please contact Peter.mckeown@universityofgalway.ie or Sara.Farrona@universityofgalway.ie, School of Biological and Chemical Sciences.

Additional information on the School is available at: School of Biological and Chemical Sciences

Salary: €64,903 to €103,538 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)

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: Strategy | Straitéis 2025-30 - University of Galway

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 7^th May 2026.  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.

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