Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
The role
The School of Physiology, Pharmacology, and Neuroscience at the University of Bristol is seeking to appoint Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Neuroscience (ACAD107323). Successful applicants are expected to have a track record of high-quality research in that focuses on mechanisms underlying mental health disorders as well as their treatment, ideally adding to our strengths in biological rhythms and sleep, pain, brain plasticity and cognition. We encourage ‘big data’ or ‘Population Neuroscience’ approaches enabling integration of multi-scale biological insights into brain mechanisms and function in the context of inter-individual variability and societal, familial, or age-dependent experience.
The successful applicants will join a collegial, supportive department with a vibrant research environment and a passion for excellence in research and teaching.
The recruitment of this additional post is due to the growth of the School where we have appointed 6 neuroscience research staff since 2021.
The School holds a departmental Bronze Athena SWAN Award. We are committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit and are constantly striving to create and sustain a diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and we particularly encourage application from groups who are under-represented in STEM. We are also happy to consider flexible working options for those with caring responsibilities.
What will you be doing?
The successful candidates will assume responsibility for an appropriate share of administration and will be expected to interact effectively with other academic colleagues within and across subject areas and with external partners. They will be committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
You should apply if
The successful applicants will have a strong, well-developed research profile beyond doctoral level, with an emerging or established record of high-quality publishing commensurate with the applicant’s career stage. You will be able to demonstrate your ability to contribute effectively to the management and delivery of undergraduate teaching, including supervising student dissertations and running tutorials.
Additional information
For informal enquiries please contact Professor Hugh Piggins, Head of School (ppn-hos@bristol.ac.uk). For enquiries related to fish facilities in Bristol please contact Professor Chrissy Hammond (Chrissy.hammond@bristol.ac.uk)