Location: Aston University Main Campus
Salary: £35,211 to £48,677 per annum Grade 8 or 9, and exceptionally to £54,765
Contract Type: Continuing
Basis: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Friday 07 December 2018
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: R180525
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer to support the delivery of core neuroscience knowledge and skills training on our Neuroscience programme.
You will join an existing academic team to provide a high quality learning & teaching experience in cellular neuroscience with a particular focus on aspects of neural circuits, networks, cellular and synaptic physiology and pathology and receptor and ion channel function.
You will be a fully qualified, experienced Neuroscientist, holding a PhD in neuroscience and having ambitious research plans. You will possess expertise in a variety of in vitro and/or in vivo neuroscience research techniques or have a track record in behavioural neuroscience. Preference will be given to candidates with a track record in epilepsy and or behavioural neuroscience.
You will show ability or potential to win independent funding and develop a strong record of publications in international leading journals.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Professor Gavin Woodhall (0121 204 3995; email: g.l.woodhall@aston.ac.uk).
The minimum period for which initial appointments are made is normally five years. However, the normal expectation is that Lecturers will transfer to a continuing appointment during this period on demonstrating acceptable performance in their research, teaching and other duties.
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Professor Gavin Woodhall: g.l.woodhall@aston.ac.uk
0121 204 3995
0121-204-4500
