Lecturer in Physiology

Applications are invited for an appointment as a permanent Lecturer in Physiology with expertise in human muscle physiology, metabolism and/or integrative physiology with strong background in data analysis. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and academic leadership within the discipline of Physiology and across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the health and biomedical sciences.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognised research programme in an area aligned with human physiology, specifically muscle physiology, metabolism and/or integrative physiology with strong background in data analysis and focus on translational science. The successful candidate will contribute substantially to the delivery of physiology teaching across Medicine, allied health programmes, Science and Pharmacy and MSc programs including development of new offerings. The successful candidate will have a PhD and undergraduate or taught postgraduate degree(s) in Physiology or a closely related Biomedical Science discipline, experience of teaching Physiology to diverse student cohorts at third level, and evidence of research excellence commensurate to the career stage, demonstrated by publications, grant funding, international recognition. Their research experience must be in the field of  muscle physiology, metabolism and/or integrative physiology with strong background in data analysis. They should have an ability to motivate others, be team players and possess excellent communication and organisational skills.

The successful candidate will be located in the Human Biology Building which provides excellent research and teaching facilities in a dynamic, collaborative environment. The position offers an opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative academic environment with strong links to clinical medicine, biomedical science, and translational research at the University of Galway.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Katarzyna Goljanek-Whysall, kasia.whysall@universityofgalway.ie

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to these educational programmes, whilst also conducting research complementary to that of the existing academic staff within the discipline of Physiology and the School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences.

Salary: €65,552 to €104,573 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 23^rd July 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 Employment Permits - DETE

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Jobs - University of Galway Applications should be submitted online.

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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