Research Lecturer in Cancer Biology

BU00210

School/Department: School of Biological Sciences

Grade: 8

Salary Information: Grade 8: £37,382 - £44,607 p.a.

Contract Duration: 5 years

Responsible to: Dr Edgar Hartsuiker

Closing Date: 15-04-2013

Applications are invited for the full time post of Research Lecturer in Cancer Biology working in the North West Cancer Research Institute at the School of Biological Sciences. The position is funded by North West Cancer Research and is initially offered for a period of five years.
Candidates should be educated to PhD standard (or equivalent) and have previous research experience in an area of basic or translational research relevant to cancer.
The successful candidate will be expected to commence on 01/06/2013 or as soon as possible thereafter.
We can offer a competitive start-up package.
For informal discussions concerning this position please contact Dr Edgar Hartsuiker at e.hartsuiker@bangor.ac.uk.
Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865. Please include a cover letter, a CV, a research plan (not more than 4 pages) and the contact details of three referees with your application.
Closing date for applications: Monday, 15 April 2013
Committed To Equal Opportunities

Overview

College/Service
Bangor University
Bangor University has an open and dynamic atmosphere in which ambitious academics will thrive. The University is located in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, in the midst of a landscape of sea, mountains, and unspoiled countryside. Bangor, with all the amenities of a small city, and rich historical and cultural traditions is a most desirable place in which to live and work, and yet has excellent transport links.
History
Established in 1884, Bangor has a continuing tradition of academic excellence. Today, Bangor University has around 10,000 students and 2,400 members of staff, with approximately 45% of students coming from Wales, 49% from the rest of the UK and Europe, and 6% from the rest of the world, from as many as 69 different countries. 18% of students are studying for postgraduate degrees. Over half of the departments assessed to date in the teaching quality assessments have achieved the top rating of 'excellent'.
The University aims to be a world-class research-led university. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise world leading research was identified in all of our 19 assessed subject areas with nearly 50% given the top grading of 3* and 4*. Bangor has been conspicuously successful in “third mission” and economic development activities, winning awards for its work with business and is currently in the top 10 of UK universities for the number of DTI-sponsored ‘Teaching Company Schemes’ (now known as Knowledge Transfer Partnerships’).
School/Unit
College of Natural Sciences
The University is organised into five Colleges and within the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) there are three academic schools (Environment, Natural Resources and Geography; Biological Sciences; Ocean Sciences) together with the Welsh Institute of Natural Resources (WINR). The core funding turnover of the College is £14M p.a. with an additional income of £6M p.a. from competitively won external research grants and contracts.
The School of Biological Sciences (SBS) has an academic staff of 27 and a support staff of 18. The student body consists of over 600 undergraduates and over 90 postgraduates. Core research interests include cancer research, cell and genome science, molecular ecology and evolution, environmental microbiology and plant science.

The Project

The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent research programme in an area of basic or translational research relevant to cancer.

Purpose of the Job

• To conduct research of an international standard in a relevant field, with substantial evidence of quality and international peer recognition.
• To teach at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, mainly limited to the supervision of projects.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research duties will include:
• Personal research, and/or collaborative research with colleagues in the School and / or across the College / University.
• Manage one’s own research projects, with an emphasis on research output of a quality and quantity to contribute positively to the esteem and resources generated by Research Assessments. Disseminate and publish in peer-reviewed journals of international standard or other appropriate output.
• Contribute to research groups / networks internally or externally to the School and / or University.
• Contribute towards the School’s capability to attract external research funding.
• Engage in scholarly and other relevant professional activities.
• Research duties may include the supervision of research students or research assistants.
Teaching duties will be limited but may include:
• Plan, prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials, responding effectively to a variety of student backgrounds, learning styles and class sizes.
• Motivate students to proactive engagement in learning, and provide meaningful and constructive feedback on the quality of their work.
• Keep abreast of new professional, educational and related social, economic and technological developments.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
• Act as personal tutor to a number of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• To participate and plan the development of new teaching and learning materials.
• To initiate and take forward the development of new programmes.
Administrative duties will be limited but may include:
• Participate in the student recruitment and induction procedures of the School.
• To contribute to the promotion and external profile of the School.
• Contribute to the School's management, and participate in the administration of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Undertake other administrative duties and responsibilities as directed by the Head of School.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Bangor University is a bilingual organisation and all members of staff are expected to work positively in a bilingual environment
• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/herself and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training
Essential
• PhD or equivalent degree
Experience/Knowledge
Teaching
Desirable
• Experience of teaching at higher education level with evidence of successful student learning outcomes
• Experience of supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects
Research
Essential
• Active researcher supported by evidence of a growing research profile in peer-reviewed journals of international standard or other appropriate output
• Evidence of contribution to research groups / networks
• Capability to develop and manage research projects, and to disseminate results through presentation at relevant conferences and publication in relevant journals
• Desirable
• Evidence of attracting and securing external funding for research
Skills/Abilities
Essential
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise work load and work to deadlines
• Ability to lead and work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work independently, to take the initiative, and to innovate.
• Experience of conducting administrative duties efficiently and effectively
• Demonstrable computer skills, including MS Office, Powerpoint, Excel

• Desirable
• Evidence of successful external networking and profile-raising
• Some administrative and organisational experience, related to academic development or equivalent
• Evidence of disseminating own ‘good practice’ effectively to others and taking up of ‘good practice’ from other sources into own work
• Demonstrate an understanding of the bilingual nature of the institution and the area.

General

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.
All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references
All candidates must meet the requirements of UK ‘right to work’ requirements
If you require Home Office permission to work in the UK, or need to switch your visa status in order to take this job, please note that following the introduction by the Government of immigration limits on skilled workers we recommend you use the following link to information about the routes into employment and to check eligibility requirements:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/

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