Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Genomic Medicine

Job title:

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Genomic Medicine

Company

University of Manchester

Job description

We seek a talented scientist for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant/Associate Professor) position in Genomic Medicine. We are especially interested in researchers with a program of work focused on the mechanistic characterisation of genetic disorders with a goal towards therapeutic development. The post-holder will have access to an outstanding academic environment in Manchester and will be expected to develop their own independent research programme.There will be opportunities to closely collaborate with internationally-leading clinician scientists within the Division whose areas of interest include developmental disorders, neurogenetic/neurometabolic conditions and ophthalmic genetic disorders. There will also be close links with the Manchester Centre for Genomic Medicine, one of the largest Clinical Genetics centres in the world, and with major research initiatives including the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre and the Manchester Rare Conditions Centre.Genetic research in our Division is supported by cutting-edge experimental and computational core facilities, including genome editing, bioimaging and bioinformatics. We have an excellent track-record of high-impact research and grant-funding success, and a research culture that nurtures early-career researchers. All applicants should hold a PhD in Genetics (or a related discipline) and must be able to demonstrate proven track records in publication and competitive strategies for generating research income; we particularly welcome applicants with independent fellowships.The post-holder will contribute to the delivery of teaching in the general area of Genetics and Genomic Medicine by preparing and giving lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops as well as by undertaking any associated management and administrative duties. The role will include developing and marking assessments and providing feedback to students to support academic and personal progress.The position is available from January 1, 2025.What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

The University of Manchester is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visitPlease note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to .Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Raymond O’KeefeEmail:General enquiries:Email:Technical support:This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:51:49 GMT

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