Lecturer in Fish Health (Research and Teaching Track)

Job title:

Lecturer in Fish Health (Research and Teaching Track)

Company

University of Glasgow

Job description

This post is full time and open ended.In this role, you will provide teaching capacity and carry out high-quality research in the area of fish health, complementing existing strength in fish ecology, evolution and physiology within the School, and contribute to our growing research portfolio around aquaculture. You will make a major contribution to developing and delivering engaging new programmes, courses and modules on fish disease, pathology and diagnostics, to be offered at the undergraduate and postgraduate level, including externally and in partnership with other academic institutions. The successful candidate would have extensive knowledge and expertise in relation to fish health in the context of aquaculture in Scotland/northern Europe and ideally would have experience of working in this industry. The candidate would be expected to join and contribute to interdisciplinary teams and develop a portfolio of securing external funding, publishing high-impact research findings in peer-reviewed journals and supervise research students and staff. Research interests could include, but are not limited to, the development and validation of new diagnostic tools and approaches in fish health and experimental work aimed at gaining a mechanistic understanding of disease pathology and fish welfare. The successful candidate might also be asked, in collaboration with the Named Veterinary Surgeons, to provide expert advice and guidance regarding the diagnosis, management, and control of fish disease within the College’s animal research facilities. The position will come with opportunities to engage in consultancy, which is managed by a new University of Glasgow policy ( ) and encouraged for up to 30 days per year.Visit our website for further information on The University of Glasgow’s School of Biodiversity, One Health & Vet Medicine
Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Roman BiekClosing Date: 2 July 2024We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our communityWe endorse the principles of Athena Swanand hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too.The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.£39,347 to £56,021 per annum

Expected salary

£39347 – 56021 per year

Location

Glasgow

Job date

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:53:45 GMT

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