Keele University
Job title:
Lecturer (Education and Research) in Organic and Medicinal Chemistry
Company
Keele University
Job description
Salary in the rangeGrade 7a – £39,347 – £45,585Grade 8 – £46,974 to £56,021 p.a.Agile working (blend of home and office based)The OpportunityThis post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering. The school has a well-established reputation for the innovative delivery of education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Our freshly accredited MPharm programme forms the core of undergraduate activity.The School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering hosts an internationally recognised translational research facility with a strong international REF2021 profile bringing together molecular biology, stem cell biology, tissue engineering, physicists, chemists, engineers, mathematicians, rehabilitation science and NHS clinicians. Its aim is to improve the health of patients by applying knowledge gained from basic science to develop insights into the causes of disease and novel therapies for treatment.The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of basic organic and medicinal chemistry (including chirality, mechanisms, and functional group chemistry) teaching to undergraduate MPharm and BSc students in the context of pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry. You will also be responsible for developing your own research within a field of chemistry relevant to anticancer drug design and potentially glycoscience under the guidance of the School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering Research Director and in collaboration with local Principal Investigators.You will have a PhD in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry, or an equivalent qualification and experience of teaching in a university. You must also have an established track record of research with publications in high quality journals.The BenefitsThe University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
- Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
- Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
- Excellent staff pension scheme
- Access to continued personal, professional and career development
- On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
- Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
- Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.The UniversityKeele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found atKeele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.How to ApplyTo apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.For informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Heidi Fuller, Head of School ( ). Applications to this address will not be accepted.Closing Date: 6 October 2024Interviews will be held on: 18 October 2024£39,347 to £56,021 p.a. Grade 7a/8
Expected salary
£39347 – 56021 per year
Location
Keele, Staffordshire
Job date
Sun, 08 Sep 2024 04:34:51 GMT
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