Lecturer in Genomics

The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world Universities and one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive universities.  It is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group and our successes are acknowledged in international and UK league table.  We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities and our lecturers are leaders in their fields.

The Human Genetics and Genomic Medicine research team within the Faculty of Medicine, invites applications for a tenure position as a Lecturer in Genomics.

This appointment will further strengthen strategic focus on medical genomic research and genomics education. The group is closely allied with University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust and plays a key academic partner role in the Wessex Genome Medicine Centre that is recruiting NHS patients to the Genomics England initiative. 

The existing repertoire of research strengths in this area spans genomic informatics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, functional cell biology and systems biology. The successful candidate will demonstrate research excellence within or complementary to these areas with clear potential to enhance the scope and potential of medical research.

The candidate will make a valued contribution to Genomics Education within the Faculty and will be expected to assume a leading role in management and delivery of the Masters Course in Genomic Medicine.

The individual will be strongly supported in developing an independent research group that benefits from collegiate interaction for national and international funding opportunities.

You will join the academic unit of Human Development and Health: 

http://www.southampton.ac.uk/medicine/academic_units/academic_units/human_development_health.page? 

Which focuses on world leading research into human development and the mechanisms that underlie its impact on health and disease. HDH scientists, clinicians and students work in the laboratory, office, lecture theatre and clinic to understand the science, deliver excellence in teaching, and develop new treatments to make a difference.

Potential applicants who wish to discuss this post are welcome to contact Dr Zoë Walters (Z.S.Walters@soton.ac.uk)

 

Application procedure:

The applicationdeadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need anyassistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002.Please quote reference 1001518AF on all correspondence.

 

The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.