Marine Alliance for Science & Technology, Scotland (MASTS)
The University of Stirling invites applications for a newly established Chair of Virology in the Institute of Aquaculture associated with funding from the Marine Alliance for Science & Technology, Scotland (MASTS).
The University seeks to appoint a scientist of the highest international standing to increase the research momentum in virology of the Institute of Aquaculture. The appointee should have a distinguished research record in virology, and will be expected to participate in the research involving fish diseases within the Institute and the MASTS consortium.
It is expected that the appointee will provide inspiring academic leadership and enhance the international research standing of the Institute.
The appointee must have an established track record of publication in prestigious journals, and have demonstrated the ability to acquire substantial research funding.
This post is full time on 5 year fixed term basis, in the first instance.
The appointee will be expected to develop and lead a strong research group and to form productive collaborations with MASTS.
Applicants can obtain more information from Professor Brendan McAndrew (bjm1@stir.ac.uk).
Further particulars are available by using the links below or by email hr-services@stir.ac.uk
Closing date for applications is Monday, 19 April 2010 at 12 noon.
Please Quote ref: 16385/7199
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