Lecturer in Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1 FTE, Fixed Term - 1 year contract Contract Type A

Applications are invited for an appointment as Lecturer in Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 1FTE, 1 Year - Fixed Term Contract type A at University of Galway.   

The discipline of Pharmacology and Therapeutics has developed a range of educational programmes at undergraduate level for Science, Medicine and other health-related areas, as well as delivering taught M.Sc. programmes in Neuropharmacology and Toxicology and providing postgraduate research training at M.Sc. and PhD levels.  The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to these educational programmes, whilst also conducting research that is complementary to that of the existing academic staff within the discipline of Pharmacology and Therapeutics and the School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences.  

The successful candidate will be located in the Human Biology Building which provides excellent research and teaching facilities in a dynamic, collaborative environment. The successful candidate will have a PhD and undergraduate or taught postgraduate degree(s) in Pharmacology or a closely related Biomedical Science discipline, experience of teaching Pharmacology to diverse student cohorts at third level,  and evidence of an ongoing interest in, and commitment to, teaching. For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. John Kelly, Email john.kelly@@universityofgalway.ie and +353 (0)91 493268 

Additional information on the Discipline, School and College is available at:  

• Pharmacology and Therapeutics - University of Galway 
• School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences – University of Galway 
• School of Medicine - University of Galway 
• College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences - University of Galway 

The appointment will be made at Lecturer level, commensurate with experience. 

Salary: €64,903 to €103,538 pro rata p.a (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011) 

This appointment will be made on the Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University’s Remuneration policy. QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie) 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 21st May 2026.  It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date 

Garda vetting may apply.  

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.  

Further details are available at www.dbei.ie 

Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector. 

At the University of Galway, we celebrate diversity and believe that every candidate can bring unique perspectives, talents and approaches to our University community.  We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, family status, civil status, membership of the Traveller community, sexual orientation, disability or age.    

We value flexibility and recognise that a work-life balance is essential.  We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, to accommodate the diverse needs of our staff.   Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond recruitment as we foster a friendly and supportive work environment, where all work styles are valued and respected.  Join us in shaping a workplace that thrives on diversity, creativity and collaboration.     

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.