Job Description

We are currently seeking 2 x Lecturers (Education) in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology/Science (1.0 FTE and 0.2 FTE) to join our School on a temporary basis for 12 months. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and delivering innovative teaching and assessment in pharmaceutical sciences, contributing to the design of new courses, and supporting students through engaging and research-informed education. The post also involves undertaking essential administrative duties aligned with the academic responsibilities of the role.
About the person:
Essential Criteria:
Education and Qualifications

• Honours degree or equivalent (2:1 or higher) in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, or Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.
• PhD in Nanomedicine, Drug Delivery, or Biotechnology.

Experience

• Significant experience of teaching, supervising, or mentoring undergraduate or postgraduate students.
• Experience of developing postgraduate courses.
• Experience working in or with the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Ability to design course materials and plan, deliver, and assess taught courses in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology/Sciences.
• Evidence of research publications in key journals related to the discipline.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
What we offer:
Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at .
Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
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