Lecturer in Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Permanent, 1FTE, Contract type B

Applications are invited for a full-time permanent appointment as Lecturer in Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of Galway.  

The discipline of Pharmacology and Therapeutics has developed a range of educational programmes at undergraduate level for Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing 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 extramurally funded research that is complementary to that of the existing academic staff within the discipline of Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 

The successful candidate will be located in the Human Biology Building, which provides excellent research and teaching facilities in a dynamic, collaborative research-intensive environment. 

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Pharmacology or a closely related discipline and an excellent track record in research (as evidenced by high quality publications and success in securing independent research funding).  

Experience of teaching Pharmacology or a closely related subject at third level, and a postgraduate teaching qualification, would be desirable. 

For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. John Kelly, Email john.kelly@universityofgalway.ie and +353 (0)91 493268. 

Additional information on the Discipline of Pharmacology & Therapeutics and the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is available at:  

https://www.universityofgalway.ie/medicine-nursing-and-health-sciences/medicine/ourschool/disciplines/pharmacology/ and College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences_University of Galway 

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.  

Further details are available at www.dbei.ie 

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at Strategy - University of Galway, and on the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences FutureCare Strategy here. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 29th May 2025 possible to consider applications received after the closing date. 

Salary: 

€63,624 – €101,498 (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- Remuneration Policy) 

For more information and Application Form please see website: University of Galway_Jobs Applications should be submitted online. 

Please see further information on how to apply here: E- Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.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. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.