Associate Professor of Neuroscience

The Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics (DPAG) is seeking to
appoint two full-time Associate Professors of Neuroscience to complement
existing research in the Department and across the University in the
neurobiology of disease and fundamental cellular and systems neuroscience.
This is a joint appointment with either St Hilda’s College or Pembroke
College : you will be a member of DPAG as well as a Tutorial Fellow at either
College. The role will involve undertaking independent research, undergraduate
and graduate teaching, and graduate supervision. It will also encompass
administrative and pastoral duties for the department and college.





DPAG is part of the University’s Medical Sciences Division and holds a world
leading position in the QS World University Rankings. As Associate Professor,
you will be expected to carry out high level original and independent research
in an area complementary to the department’s Research Centre for Neuroscience.
The main duties of this post will be to undertake discovery science, secure
external funding to prosecute an independent research programme and educate
undergraduate and post graduate students. You will have an ability to
contribute to the teaching and training of pre-clinical students studying for
the degree of Bachelor of Medicine for the Department and College, and of non-
medical students studying the Biomedical Sciences degree course.





You should have a higher degree (DPhil/PhD) in a relevant area of research;
show evidence of excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching,
supervision and research training, and have a commitment to the organisation
and delivery of teaching. You will show evidence of substantial independent
research accomplishment and a strong publication record, as well as evidence
of a substantial and realisable research plan, which will complement the
department’s research strategy. You should also have the ability and
willingness to undertake a proportionate share of administrative duties within
the Department and the College when called upon, and a commitment to the
academic and pastoral support of students.



Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role
and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria,
please click on the ‘Apply’ link herein. If you have a preference of college
for which you would like to be considered, please highlight this in your
personal statement.





The closing date for applications is **12.00 noon on** **Monday 18th November
2024.** Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place in the **week
beginning 3rd February 2025.**





Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic
candidates, who are underrepresented in academic posts in Oxford.





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