Lecturer in Pharmacology
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,497 to £46,735 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Location: | University Of Keele, Keele |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Keele University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KU000004379 |
Summary
The Opportunity
The School of Life Sciences is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Pharmacology. This is a permanent research and education role.
The School of Life Sciences is expanding its research and teaching portfolio in the field of pharmacology. This role will support this expansion and build on our existing strengths in microbiology, bioengineering, biochemistry, structural biology, and the growing success of the Keele Centre for Glycosciences. The development of our pharmacology research and teaching activities will be further supported by collaborations with colleagues in the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, as well as cross-faculty collaborations with the Keele School of Medicine, School of Allied Health and Pharmacy, and the Harper & Keele Veterinary School.
We are looking for a scientist with a background in pharmaceutical research, combined with a genuine love for knowledge discovery, capacity for innovation, and strong collaborative ethic. The successful candidate will have the potential to develop an internationally competitive research programme which will attract external funding and generate impact in the field of pharmacology. In addition the successful candidate will work with our Teaching Teams to develop the BSc / MSci / MSc programmes in Pharmacology. In order to achieve this you will be able to incorporate your knowledge and experience of pharmacology into exciting learning experiences for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
You will have a Ph.D. in a pharmacology-related field and a track record of professional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates with academic or industry backgrounds.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Pip Beard (p.m.beard@keele.ac.uk) Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Closing Date 11 July
Interviews will be held on: TBC
Post reference: KU000004379
The School of Life Sciences is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Pharmacology. This is a permanent research and education role.
The School of Life Sciences is expanding its research and teaching portfolio in the field of pharmacology. This role will support this expansion and build on our existing strengths in microbiology, bioengineering, biochemistry, structural biology, and the growing success of the Keele Centre for Glycosciences. The development of our pharmacology research and teaching activities will be further supported by collaborations with colleagues in the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, as well as cross-faculty collaborations with the Keele School of Medicine, School of Allied Health and Pharmacy, and the Harper & Keele Veterinary School.
We are looking for a scientist with a background in pharmaceutical research, combined with a genuine love for knowledge discovery, capacity for innovation, and strong collaborative ethic. The successful candidate will have the potential to develop an internationally competitive research programme which will attract external funding and generate impact in the field of pharmacology. In addition the successful candidate will work with our Teaching Teams to develop the BSc / MSci / MSc programmes in Pharmacology. In order to achieve this you will be able to incorporate your knowledge and experience of pharmacology into exciting learning experiences for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
You will have a Ph.D. in a pharmacology-related field and a track record of professional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates with academic or industry backgrounds.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Pip Beard (p.m.beard@keele.ac.uk) Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Closing Date 11 July
Interviews will be held on: TBC
Post reference: KU000004379
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