Practical Lecturer position – Evolutionary & Biomedical Sciences

What are you going to do?

The tasks of the Practical Lecturer will include:

• The preparation and organization of Biology practicals dealing with evolutionary biology and biomedical sciences.
• Prepare and update course and instruction material and manuals, manage the online learning environment.
• Give specific lectures.
• Supervise students during practical courses, teach laboratory skills, with focus on molecular techniques in evolutionary and biomedical research, including the handling and analysis of DNA and protein samples.
• Provide feedback on written assignments.
• Overseeing adherence to lab safety protocols and securing safe working conditions for students and staff.
• Managing the allocation of students to practical groups, monitoring student attendance, and accommodate students with special needs.
• Coordinating all of the above activities with the course coordinators, the practical coordinator and fellow practical lecturers.

Who are you?

We encourage you to apply if you:

• Have a MSc or PhD degree in evolutionary biology or biomedical sciences.
• Possess demonstrable molecular lab skills, with adequate knowledge of modern techniques.
• Have experience in teaching or supervision of students, for example, as a teaching assistant, tutor or lecturer.
• Have good command of spoken and written English.
• Are a team player with good communication skills.
• Exhibit a talent for organization, flexibility and time management skills, to be able to cope with fluctuations in workload.
• Are able to work well in an international, culturally diverse environment.

What can you expect from us?

• In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 3.546 up to a maximum of € 5.538 (schaal 10) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
• 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
• End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
• An appointment of 1.0 FTE for a period of 6 months.

Where will you be working?

At the University of Groningen (UG), researchers from all fields of academia and technology are working on academic challenges and societal questions. Lecturers prepare their students for meaningful careers within or outside the academic world. Interdisciplinary research and teaching, sharing of knowledge, collaboration with businesses, government institutions, and societal organizations are aspects that are of the utmost importance to this European top university. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.

The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) provides teaching and research across a wide range of disciplines, from physics and biology to artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering, and pharmacy. In close collaboration with partners from industry, healthcare, and society, we contribute to the urgent challenges of our time, such as energy, sustainability, digitization, and medical technology. Our community is open and informal, with more than 7,000 students, 1,000 PhD students, and 1,400 staff members from all over the world. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Science and Engineering, visit rug.nl/fse. 

The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) offers education and research in a wide range of science disciplines, from traditional disciplines such as physics and biology to interdisciplinary disciplines such as artificial intelligence and industrial engineering and management. Our community has an open and informal character with students and staff from around the world.

This position will be embedded in FSE’s School of Science and Engineering, which offers 14 Bachelor degree programmes and 26 Master degree programmes to approximately 7100 students. In particular, you will become part of the team that takes care of the Biology programme.

Application procedure

Step 1:Your application

Step 2:Selection

Step 3:First interview

Step 4:Second interview and possible assessment or guest lecture

Step 5:Terms of employment meeting

Interested?

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Please add the following documents to your application:

• CV.
• Cover letter.