Vacancy Ref: BBA0165-1
The University is seeking to appoint a new Chair in Molecular Biosciences with effect from 1st October 2012. The post is a permanent HEFCE-funded appointment and the successful applicant will be expected to assume the responsibility of Director of the Biosciences Division immediately on taking up the position.
The post-holder will provide senior academic leadership in one of the Division's established and internationally recognized research areas: molecular and cellular biology;Â cell and chromosome biology; cancer genetics; or microbiology/immunology. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong, externally funded, research programme and to participate in the administration and teaching of undergraduate and post-graduate courses.
Biosciences is one of five Divisions within the School of Health Sciences and Social Care and one of the largest Schools at Brunel with over 100 academic members of staff and 1700 students. Current research within the Division is focused on understanding molecular mechanisms relating to human health including ageing, cancer, genetic disease, infection, immunity, gene therapy and metabolic disorders. Research is currently organized into three recognized University Research Centres: the Brunel Institute for Cancer Genetics and Pharmacogenomics (BICGP), the Centre for Cell and Chromosome Biology (CCCB) and the Centre for Immunology, Infection and Disease Mechanisms (CIIDM). The University has made significant investments in Biosciences over the past six years with 16 new academic staff appointments and major refurbishments of all research and teaching laboratories. This newly-created position offers an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking individual to play a major rol e in the further development of this already successful Division.
Selection criteria for applications will include: (i) evidence of international distinction in research in the applicant's primary field of interest, through publications and invited lectures, (ii) evidence of sustained, major, long-term peer-reviewed funding at PI level, and (iii) administrative/ managerial experience and research leadership. Industrial links within the pharmaceutical/ biotechnology sector are desirable. Applicants should ensure that their application shows very clearly how they believe their experience and achievements meet these criteria.
Salary will be competitive and an attractive start-up package will be madeavailable by negotiation.
Closing date: 30 April 2012
For further details and to apply please visit https://jobs.brunel.ac.uk/WRL/
If you need an application form sent to you please contact us on the email address detailed above.
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