Lecturership in Global Nutrition

School of Food & Nutritional Sciences 

Permanent Whole-Time Post 

This position is being filled as part of UCC Futures: Food, Microbiome and Health.

UCC Futures is an ambitious new programme of research prioritisation, coupled with an innovative academic recruitment strategy spanning 10 strategically important indicative areas encompassing the Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, STEM, Health, Business and Law.

UCC Futures, Food, Microbiome and Health is a once in a generation opportunity to generate an ecosystem that will maximise the potential of our academic expertise and provide tangible, impactful, solutions in response to one of the most important global challenges of our time. 

UCC wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Global Nutrition in the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences. Evidenced by an impressive research and publication track record, the post-holder will have proven expertise in nutritional epidemiology, dietary surveillance and the factors that influence and threaten global food and nutrition security, preferably with experience in low income settings. In the context of an increased focus on sustainable food systems, innovation to promote healthier diets, prevent malnutrition and enhance nutrition security is a global priority. As an academic requirement for nutritional sciences, as well as public health, the post holder will have the opportunity to strengthen existing capacity within UCC’s food systems research focus and benefit from a wide collaborative network.

Informal queries can be made in confidence to: Leah Neville, School Manager, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences

Appointment may be made on the Lecturer Salary Scale: €37,168 - €65,127 (Below the bar, Scale B) / €71,178 - €92,180 (Above the bar, Scale B) / €39,156 - €61,971 (Below the bar, Scale A) / €67,721 - €87,570 (Above the bar, Scale A)

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal

Applications should consist of your academic CV and a cover letter demonstrating your academic and research achievements.

We would also like to hear about your research ambitions and how your academic and research profile aligns with the UCC Futures: Food, Microbiome and Health initiative.

Details of the following should also be included, as appropriate:

• Publications,
• Research Interests,
• Teaching Interests and Abilities,
• Teaching Objectives and Methods.

Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to mailto:uccfuturesrecruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Thursday, 16th February 2023.

No late applications will be accepted.

University College Cork is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector