The Norbrook Chair in Pharmaceutical Science - Ulster, Northern Ireland

The Norbrook Chair in Pharmaceutical Science

Ref: 1252473/NS

Following the receipt of a generous gift from Norbrook Laboratories Ltd the University invites applications for the founding Norbrook Chair in
Pharmaceutical Science.

The University has recently established a Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science which lies within the School of Biomedical Sciences. Research in pharmacy and pharmaceutical science contributes to the work of the Biomedical Sciences Research Institute which has achieved a top 3 position in each of the last three UK-wide Research Assessment Exercises.

The appointee to this prestigious post will provide research leadership, carry out internationally competitive agenda-setting research and extend Ulster’s existing research portfolio in pharmaceutical formulation, novel drug delivery, and pharmaceutical science.

The successful applicant will have an outstanding academic or industrial research track record, with a strong focus on fundamental and translational research in the area of drug discovery and/or the drug formulation and evaluation process.

The appointee will be offered a permanent professorship and hold the title of Norbrook Chair in Pharmaceutical Science for an initial period of five years. The Norbrook Chair includes a significant support package with access to a substantial and successful core facility infrastructure including technical and other support. An attractive reward package, including a competitive starting salary, access to a pension scheme, and financial assistance with relocation expenses is also available.

Enquiries about the position may be made to Professor Paul McCarron, Professor of Pharmaceutics and Head of the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science; Email: p.mccarron@ulster.ac.uk.

The post is based at Ulster’s Coleraine campus and is available at an early date mutually convenient to the University and the successful candidate.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 29 June 2012.

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The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.