Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Metabolomics

Salary: 
Lecturer: £37,474 to 46,047 with progression to £51,805 per annum

Senior Lecturer: £53,353 to £61,823 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 02 May 2023

The Role

Newcastle University is a world-class research-intensive university that aims to provide an outstanding educational experience to its students. Newcastle University’s Biosciences Institute (NUBI) hosts a multi-disciplinary community of researchers who are focussed on the fundamental biology of life to obtain mechanistic understanding of human diseases and improve human health. NUBI harbours state-of-the-art facilities including a purpose-built laboratory for biomedical mass spectrometry hosting many high-end mass spectrometers.

You will be expected to deliver active programmes of research and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision within the School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences. You will take on leadership roles as appropriate, including mentoring of other colleagues, curriculum development and engagement activities.

You will ideally perform mass spectrometry-based metabolomics research and apply it to one of the Biosciences Institute’s strategic areas of strength such as cancer, ageing, rare diseases or microbiology. 

The University has developed an Academic Job Summary Guidance document which summarises the range of activities that academic staff may be expected to perform.

The Biosciences Institute is committed to supporting equality and diversity for all staff and students.  Applications for part time/flexible working and/or job share will be considered; please state your desired working arrangements in your application.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Matthias Trost matthias.trost@ncl.ac.uk

Key Accountabilities

• To carry out laboratory-based research focussed on metabolomics, both independently and within research teams, including applying and developing innovative technologies, where appropriate
• To consistently publish metabolomics research in peer-reviewed publications at a 3* level, with significant contribution at the 4* level
• To disseminate research findings through national and international conferences and other avenues
• To attract funding for research from a range of peer reviewed external sources
• To contribute towards the development and running of cutting-edge research projects
• Contribute to the strategic development and implementation of metabolomics research in the laboratory for biomedical mass spectrometry, the Institute and Faculty
• To lead and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and assessment; supervise undergraduate and master’s dissertations and postgraduate research students in microbiology and related areas, providing pastoral support and guidance when needed
• Develop and sustain an independent research group that operates with a collaborative team-science ethic and in which all team members are recognised and rewarded for their contributions and are provided the opportunity for career advancement
• Promote a research culture that encourages and celebrates a rich diversity in its workforce and that upholds the highest standards for its research integrity, data reproducibility and collaborative spirit
• To undertake other duties as deemed necessary, including participation in relevant Institute, Faculty and University committees and activities as detailed by the Institute Dean

Lecturer Level Appointment

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Strong background in metabolomics within a strategic research area of FMS such as (but not limited to) cancer, ageing, rare diseases, mitochondrial disease or microbiology
• Track record of success in bidding for and attracting research funding, appropriate for career stage
• Excellent record of publications suitable for REF submission
• Evidence of ability to carry out high quality quantitative research within agreed timelines, meeting project milestones
• Knowledge of research ethics, good research practice and research governance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presentations to academic/non-academic audiences, written outputs)
• Evidence of ability, and willingness, to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Experience of leading and/or contributing to the delivery of, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes, appropriate for career stage

Attributes and Behaviour

• Role model of the University values and guiding principles
• Committed and enthusiastic
• Ability to work well on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise key tasks
• Is ambitious but works in partnership with others and has exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Promotes a culture of mutual respect
• Empathetic to the needs of colleagues and a diverse student body

Qualifications

• PhD in biology, biochemistry or biophysics or equivalent research-based expertise 

Senior Lecturer Level Appointment

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Strong background in metabolomics within a strategic research area of FMS such as (but not limited to) cancer, ageing, rare diseases, mitochondrial disease or microbiology
• Expert knowledge of metabolomics data analysis
• Experience of presenting findings at national and international conferences
• A demonstrated ability to undertake independent research and to work as part of a multidisciplinary research team to successfully deliver research projects
• Knowledge of the processes of conduct and dissemination of scientific research, including understanding of how to make research open, reproducible, robust and ethical, according to protocols and principles of Good Research Practice
• Evidence of carrying out research within agreed timelines, meeting project milestones and producing research to an appropriate standard
• Evidence of standing at national/international level and recognition in the discipline
• A proven track record in securing funding from competitive funding organisations (e.g., research councils, charities) as PI and/or in collaboration with others (as co-investigator) 
• A proven track record in conducting and publishing high-quality research in peer reviewed internationally recognised journals
• Experience of the successful leadership, management, supervision and mentoring of more junior colleagues and postgraduate research students
• Experience in the supervision of under-, and/or post-graduate dissertation students
• Knowledge, ability, and expertise to lead and contribute to the delivery of undergraduate and post graduate teaching within the Institute and Faculty
• Experience of designing, co-ordinating and leading modules, or courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level

Attributes and Behaviour

• Role model of the University values and guiding principles
• Committed and enthusiastic
• Ability to work well on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise key tasks
• Is ambitious but works in partnership with others and has exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Promotes a culture of mutual respect
• Empathetic to the needs of colleagues and a diverse student body

Qualifications

• PhD in biology, biochemistry or biophysics or equivalent research-based expertise
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or equivalent qualification for teaching in UK Higher Education (desirable)

Newcastle is an inclusive global University community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.  As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive Global University which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.  We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible working practices.

The University holds a silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. The University is also a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Requisition ID: 25191