we are hiring: Lecturer below the bar in Food Science

 

Lecturer below the bar in Food Science

With over 18,000 students and 2,000 members of staff, the University of Limerick (UL) is an energetic, research led and enterprising institution with a proud record in innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensure that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and conducting leading-edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our students. With the River Shannon as a unifying focal point, UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance the campus’s exceptional learning and research environment. Applications are invited for the following position: Faculty of Science & Engineering Department of Biological Sciences Lecturer below the bar in Food Science – Specific Purpose Contract Salary Scale: €44,120 - €60,419 p.a. pro rata 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, 16th June 2023. Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date. The University of Limerick supports blended working Please confirm that you are currently eligible to work in Ireland.  Applications by candidates who are not eligible to work in Ireland unfortunately cannot be processed. Please note your application must include: 1. letter of introduction indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description. 2. completed online Application Form (separate application forms must be submitted for each post applied for). Please email:  erecruitment@ul.ie  if you experience any difficulties Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates. The University of Limerick holds a Silver 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.” Further information can be found here.

Lecturer position in Food Science and Nutrition to be filled immediately

A full time Lecturer position is available from 16.1.23 to 16.6.23 in Food Science and Nutrition at the Department of Biological Sciences in UL. The successful candidate would teach modules on UL campus so it's necessary to be based in Limerick or nearby. To express your interest, please email your cv to the Head of the Department Ioannis Zabetakis (ioannis.zabetakis@ul.ie).

we are hiring: Senior Technical Officer/Technical Officer - Biological Sciences

Applications are invited for the following position:

Faculty of Science & Engineering

School of Natural Sciences/Biological Sciences

Senior Technical Officer/Technical Officer – Multiannual

Salary Scale: Senior Technical Officer: €53,991 - €62,158

                         Technical Officer: €34,793 - €51,148

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 Tuesday 8th November 2022.
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

The University of Limerick supports blended working.

Please confirm that you are currently eligible to work in Ireland. Applications by candidates who are not eligible to work in Ireland will not be processed.

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.”

Further information can be found here.

University of Limerick rankings

The University of Limerick is in the top 200 Universities in the World in terms of graduates employability for 2022. This is a noteworthy achievement for our University when we take into account the size and the age of Universities.

All relevant info about UL's rankings is here.

We scored 5 and 4 QS stars in the categories below.

QS Stars is a rating system that helps you select the right university based on your interests. It provides a detailed look at an institution, identifying which universities rate highest in the specific topics that matter to you, like facilities, graduate employability, social responsibility, inclusiveness, and more.

OverallTeachingEmployabilityInternationalizationResearchFacilitiesSpecialist Criteria: InnovationInclusiveness

Specialist Criteria: Medicine

UL Class 2020: Graduate Outcome Reports

All higher education institutions in Ireland survey their graduates within 9 months of completing full-time courses. This national survey is conducted under the aegis of the HEA (Higher Education Authority) and the results are compiled in the HEA report on 'First Destinations of Award Recipients in Higher Education' which is published each year. 

Top line Results

 

• 75% of the Class of 2020 went directly into employment.

 

• 7% of graduates are working globally. This is down from 12% and is likely attributable to travel restrictions and cautious behaviours around Covid-19.

 

• 17% of the class are engaged in further study or training.

 

• 7% of graduates are seeking employment, with ca. 1% unavailable for employment (for reasons of e.g. health, family, gap year).

 

• The results suggest that higher educational attainment is positively linked to higher employment rates, with 96% of UL PhD/Research graduates and 80% of Taught Masters graduates in employment.

 

• The sectoral spread of the Class of 2020 employment is of interest viz., Human Health and Social Work (19%), followed by Professional, Scientific and Technical sector at 15%, Financial, Insurance and Real Estate (14%) and Industry (13%). At 11%, Education remains a significant sector for graduate employment.

 

• The average graduate salary was €34, 987, with 59% of graduates earning in excess of €30,000.

 

• The results indicate that higher educational attainment is positively linked to higher salaries, with PhD/Research Masters graduates earning an average salary of €51,250 and the average salary of Taught Masters Graduates calculated at €37,934.

 

• In line with recent trends, the Western Corridor (West, Mid-West and South West) continues to be the preferred destination for UL graduates, accounting for almost two-thirds (63%) of graduate employment. This compares with 26% in the East. Globally, the most popular destinations were North America (29%), EU (25%) and the UK (23%).

For the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the relevant data are here.