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Lectureship in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

The Queen's University of Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland

This is an opportunity for an innovative pharmaceutical or chemical scientist to develop a research programme in the area of pharmaceutical chemistry. The lecturer's duties will include the development of an independent line of research within an overall team environment, contributing to the various on-going research projects within the team and participating in the delivery of the undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in pharmacy.

Applicants must hold a first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent in pharmacy, chemistry or a closely related discipline and have (or shortly expect to obtain) a PhD (or equivalent) in chemistry, a chemically-orientated pharmaceutical science or a closely related discipline. Familiarity with standard methods of instrumental chemical analysis and some experience of teaching in a higher education environment are required. Research experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable: drug design, molecular aspects of drug activity or chemical modification of therapeutic agents related to improved drug delivery or drug targeting. Evidence of a record of publication in high quality scientific journals and membership of a relevant professional body are also desirable.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr JS Millership, tel: (01232) 245133 ext. 2025.

Salary scale: Lecturer Grade A: #15,154 - #19,848, or Grade B: #20,677 - #26,430 with eligibility for USS. Assistance with relocation as appropriate.

Committed to an Equal Opportunities policy and selection on merit, the University welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Under its affirmative action programme it particularly welcomes applications from women for academic posts.

Further particulars can be obtained from:

Personnel Office (ref 96/P007)

The Queen's University of Belfast,
BT7 1NN
N. Ireland
Tel: (01232) 245133 ext 3246
FAX: (01232) 324944

Closing date: 25 October 1996

251096

Fixed term Lectureship in Pharmaceutical Formulation/Unit Manager

The Queen's University of Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland

The School of Pharmacy, in association with the Galen Group of Companies, a leading manufacturer of ethical pharmaceutical products, is establishing a new Pharmaceutical Formulation Research Unit. The unit will develop novel drug delivery research concepts into innovative pharmaceutical products. Funding has been provided by the Technology Development Programme of the Industrial Research and Technology Unit, Dept. of Economic Development NI, through the European Development Programme.

The School now wishes to appoint an innovative pharmaceutical scientist from November 1996 for three years to take day-to-day responsibility for the operation of the Unit and contribute to the undergraduate degree programme in Pharmacy. This post offers a unique opportunity to combine academic and industrial aspects of pharmaceutical formulation/drug delivery. Applicants must hold an honours degree or equivalent in pharmacy, chemistry or a closely related discipline and have (or shortly expect to obtain) a PhD or equivalent in a discipline relevant to pharmaceutical formulation. Experience in drug delivery/pharmaceutical formulation, a knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and pharmaceutical product development within a regulatory framework are required. Supervisory and/or teaching experience within an academic or industrial setting, experience of working in or with the pharmaceutical industry, evidence of scientific publications and/or presentations and familiarity with standard software packages are desirable. Some travel between the University and the company's sites at Craigavon and Larne will be required.

Salary range: Lecturer grade A: #15,154 - #19,848 or Grade B: #20,677 - #21,519 with eligibility for USS. Assistance with relocation as appropriate.

Committed to an Equal Opportunities policy and selection on merit, the University welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Under its affirmative action programme it particularly welcomes applications from women for academic posts.

Further particulars can be obtained from:

Personnel Office (ref. 96/P006)

The Queen's University of Belfast,
Belfast BT7 1NN
Northern Ireland.
Tel: (01232) 245133 ext. 3246
FAX: (01232) 324944

Closing date: 25 October 1996

251096

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