Lecturer in Veterinary Parasitology
Professor / Lecturer
Location: Hawkshead (nr Potters Bar, Herts) / Camden (Kings Cross, London)
Salary: £51,174 to £65,486 Per Annum Including London Weighting Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 07 November 2023
Interview Date: Friday 24 November 2023
Reference: PPS-0269-23
We invite applications for a Lecturer in Veterinary Parasitology to join the Department of Pathobiology and Population Sciences at the Royal Veterinary College, UK. The successful candidate will contribute to parasitology teaching and research, working with undergraduate and postgraduate students at both RVC Hawkshead and Camden campuses.
Working in a friendly, enthusiastic, and inclusive group, you will play an essential role in delivery of outstanding, engaging, and innovative teaching, research, and outreach. The role will require design and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and associated assessment, supervision of student projects and tutoring duties across RVC’s undergraduate Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Science courses. We seek a dedicated and passionate veterinary parasitologist with a PhD (or equivalent) and experience in undergraduate / postgraduate teaching and supervision. You will hold excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, and be able to work effectively both collaboratively within diverse teams and independently. You will be expected to actively engage in high impact research and outreach complementary to RVC’s current research programmes.
The post is appointed within academic pay scales, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a London Allowance. Other benefits include:
- Competitive and attractive pension package
- Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and concessionary days)
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
Interviews for this role will take place on November 24th in person at our Hawkshead Campus.
For informal enquiries please contact Damer Blake (Professor of Parasite Genetics, Department of Pathobiology and Population Sciences) on +44 (0) 1707 666041 or email: dblake [at] rvc [dot] ac [dot] uk.