The University of Dundee invites applications from immunology focused groups to join them at the level of tenure-track Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Reader or Professor (Grade 8-10, dependent on experience) within their Division of Cell Signalling and Immunology, to expand and complement their Immunology research programme. These appointments will form part of a 5 year programme to recruit up to 45 research active Group Leaders/Principal Investigators across a number of disciplines within the School of Life Sciences.
The School of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee is a world-class academic institution with a reputation for the excellence of its research, high-quality teaching and student experience, and the strong impact of its activities outside academia. With 900 staff from over 40 countries worldwide, the School provides a dynamic, multi-national, collegiate and diverse environment with state-of-the-art laboratory, technology and teaching facilities.
Successful candidates will be joining the School at an exciting time of significant expansion providing the opportunity to contribute to its future direction. The University is also keen to attract researchers with an aptitude for research leadership.
The University is interested in applications from academics at any stage of their career who will deliver research expertise in Molecular Immunology. They are particularly interested in candidates whose interests focus on cytokine responses, cell signalling, infectious disease, immunometabolism or neuroimmune research within the Molecular Immunology field, but will consider applications from strong candidates from a range of research backgrounds. You will join a team who are proud of their collegiate ethos in research into the fundamental molecular mechanisms which control immune responses.
In addition to the collegiate approach, a particular strength of the School of Life Sciences is the co-operative effort to establish and maintain state of the art technologies used for Immunology research and research-led teaching. These include an SPF animal facility, high-end imaging, spectral flow cytometry, proteomics, genomics, structural biology, cell sorting, and data analysis capabilities.
Your priorities will include:
- Producing high-quality 3/4* research outputs in molecular immunology
- Leading an ambitious research programme, receiving significant research funding, and running a successful research group
- Contributing your knowledge and expertise by teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
- Maintaining and developing the supportive and collegiate research and teaching environment
- Contributing to divisional and school activities in public engagement and international recruitment
Who they’re looking for:
The two main criteria that all candidates will be assessed against are research excellence and collegiality. Research excellence should be evidenced by research outputs including papers and the ability to secure grant funding, as appropriate for career stage.
- All candidates should have a PhD in immunology, biochemistry, Life Sciences or a related area
- Demonstrable excellence in research and credible future research plans
- Conduct of individual or collaborative research projects
- Evidence of the ability and willingness to work collaboratively with others
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Dundee is one of the UK’s leading universities – internationally recognised for expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine, and engineering, amongst many others. Conveniently located on the banks of River Tay, the main city-centre campus is at the heart of Dundee - an up-and-coming, friendly, compact, and affordable city with a rich heritage in design and technology. Just a short walk from the V&A Museum of Design Dundee, it is close to both the train and bus stations. There are also campuses at Ninewells Hospital and in Kirkcaldy which are easily accessible via local transport links and there are close links to the James Hutton Institute.
For further information about this position please contact Prof Simon Arthur at j.s.c.arthur@dundee.ac.uk, or Dr Henry McSorley at hmcsorley001@dundee.ac.uk.
For more details, please download the applicant pack. The University welcomes informal enquires and these can be directed to SLS_PI_recruitment@dundee.ac.uk.
Application Requirements
Applicants are asked to apply on the University of Dundee job vacancy site (vacancy UOD966) and upload 3 documents as part of their application:
- CV
- 4-page research proposal indicating broad research area/theme
- 1-page cover letter outlining how your research synergises with and/or extends their existing strengths as well as outlining what skills, attributes and expertise you would bring more broadly to the School (e.g. in teaching, research culture, commercialisation, translation, training etc).
Candidates will be considered in their own right on a rolling basis as applications are received.
The University of Dundee is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse environment. Applications from those that are currently underrepresented in research are particularly encouraged, including black and minority ethnic (BME) and those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
