Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics (DPAG) in association with St Hilda's College or Pembroke College
The Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics (DPAG) is seeking to appoint two full-time Associate Professors of Neuroscience to complement existing research in the Department and across the University in the neurobiology of disease and fundamental cellular and systems neuroscience. This is a joint appointment with either St Hilda's College or Pembroke College : you will be a member of DPAG as well as a Tutorial Fellow at either College. The role will involve undertaking independent research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and graduate supervision. It will also encompass administrative and pastoral duties for the department and college.
DPAG is part of the University's Medical Sciences Division and holds a world leading position in the QS World University Rankings. As Associate Professor, you will be expected to carry out high level original and independent research in an area complementary to the department's Research Centre for Neuroscience. The main duties of this post will be to undertake discovery science, secure external funding to prosecute an independent research programme and educate undergraduate and post graduate students. You will have an ability to contribute to the teaching and training of pre-clinical students studying for the degree of Bachelor of Medicine for the Department and College, and of non- medical students studying the Biomedical Sciences degree course.
You should have a higher degree (DPhil/PhD) in a relevant area of research; show evidence of excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervision and research training, and have a commitment to the organisation and delivery of teaching. You will show evidence of substantial independent research accomplishment and a strong publication record, as well as evidence of a substantial and realisable research plan, which will complement the department's research strategy. You should also have the ability and willingness to undertake a proportionate share of administrative duties within the Department and the College when called upon, and a commitment to the academic and pastoral support of students.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the ‘Apply' link herein. If you have a preference of college for which you would like to be considered, please highlight this in your personal statement.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 18th November 2024. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place in the week beginning 3rd February 2025.
Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented in academic posts in Oxford.
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Contact Person : Professor David Paterson Vacancy ID : 174867 Contact Number : Closing Date & Time : 18-Nov-2024 12:00 Contact Email : [email protected] Pay Scale : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (TF-UNIVERSITY) Salary (£) : Combined University and College salary: £54,395 - £73,041 per annum, plus substantial additional benefits including a college housing allowance and a research allowance (up to £12,300).