Professor of Food Science (closing date 22 Nov 2019)

The University of Limerick (UL) with over 15,000 students and 1,400 staff is an energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensures that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and employability and conducting leading edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our undergraduate and postgraduate students. UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and research environment. Applications are invited for the following position: Faculty of Science + Engineering Department of Biological Sciences Professor of Food Science - Multiannual Salary Scale: €117,904 - €151,476 p.a. Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to: Dr Ioannis Zabetakis Head Department of Biological Sciences University of Limerick Email: Ioannis.Zabetakis@ul.ie The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 22nd November 2019. Further information for applicants and application material is available online.   Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date. Please email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates. The University of Limerick holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to selection on merit welcoming applicants from all sections of the community. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working. “The University of Limerick has implemented a “Smoke and Vape Free Campus Policy”. Smoking and vaping in all forms is prohibited.”