Job Title: Future Neuro Star Lecturer
We are seeking an innovative academic to join our team, complementing the existing strengths at RCSI. The successful applicant will have a 5-year fixed term contract and will be linked with a senior academic to provide mentorship.
This is a tenure track appointment up to 5 years (pending performance review). You will receive a yearly progress review, and at the end of year 3, you may apply for a major review to determine whether the position will be converted to a permanent Lecturer post.
The objectives of this post are to support up-and-coming research leaders to establish world-leading research teams and contribute to the continued development of teaching and world-class research programmes at RCSI.
* Research excellence aligned to the Future Neuro Centre, together with leadership potential, is the primary focus of this recruitment.
The successful candidate must hold a Ph D, MD or equivalent in biochemistry, molecular biology, digital health, psychology, psychiatry, epidemiology, neurology or another relevant discipline.
Candidates must already have demonstrated scientific excellence with clear evidence of independent research leadership evident by highly impactful publications, fellowships and awards received.
The successful applicant will be expected to obtain significant independent principal investigator-led research funding, such as a European Research Council grant or Wellcome Trust award.
The role involves establishing a research programme complementary to ongoing research themes aligned with Future Neuro and the RCSI Research Strategy.
You will participate in the administration and delivery of current teaching programmes, teaching modalities and assessment of undergraduate students.
Liaising with colleagues, clinical and non-clinical, across RCSI international campuses in the facilitation of teaching and research activities is also required.
A commitment to education and public engagement in research is necessary, along with a strong commitment to own personal and professional development.
* Key responsibilities include:
* Establishing a research programme complementary to ongoing research themes aligned with Future Neuro and the RCSI Research Strategy;
* Securing funding so as to sustain a research group of postgraduate students and other research staff, with resultant publications in journals of high quality/impact;
* Participating in the administration and delivery of current teaching programmes, teaching modalities and assessment of undergraduate students;
* Identifying, promoting and maintaining successful collaborations with academic and industry partners;
* Liaising with colleagues, clinical and non-clinical, across RCSI international campuses in the facilitation of teaching and research activities;
* Undergoing programmes of training and development as may be required;
* Performing such other related duties as may be required;
* Representing the best interests of RCSI at all times.