Senior Lecturer – Medical Microbiology
Applications are invited for the permanent position of Senior Lecturer in Medical Microbiology in the School of Medicine at University of Galway.
The Discipline of Bacteriology contributes to teaching undergraduate students in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, midwifery, and health sciences. Research within the Discipline of Bacteriology is coordinated through the Antimicrobial Resistance and Microbial Ecology (ARME) Group and is focused on antimicrobial‑resistance, food and water borne infection, emerging contaminants, the wider societal impact of infection, space biology and One Health.
Responsibilities
Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including classroom, online and clinical settings, curriculum development and assessment.
Teach medical microbiology, infection prevention and control and aspects of One Health across the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, and other Colleges within the University as appropriate.
Develop a world‑class research programme aligned with the research activities of the Discipline of Bacteriology and the ARME group.
Supervise postgraduate research students, attain external grant funding, establish successful national and international collaborations, and disseminate research findings through high‑quality peer‑reviewed journals and high‑impact conferences.
Support the outreach and communication programme of the Discipline of Bacteriology, the ARME Group, and the Ryan Institute Centre for One Health.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology or a closely related discipline.
Experience in research in the areas of antimicrobial resistance, microbial genomics and One Health.
Experience working as part of a team and a track record of academic teaching.
Evidence of independent research and potential for high‑impact publications.
Application Details
Salary: €84,700 – €120,029 p.a. (applicable to new entrants effective from January 2011)
Closing date: 17:00 (Irish Time) on 2nd July 2026.
Contact: Prof. Dearbháile Morris, Discipline of Bacteriology, School of Medicine (dearbhaile.morris@universityofgalway.ie)
Garda vetting may apply.
Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.
Work Hours
The full‑time hours of work for academic staff are 39 hours per week.
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.
University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
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