Professorial recruitment at The University of York

About the University

Founded on principles of excellence, equality and opportunity for all, the University of York opened in 1963 with just 230 students. In 2014 it is home to over thirty academic departments and research centres with a student body of around 16,000. In less than fifty years we have become one of the World's leading universities and a recent member to the prestigious Russell Group.

The University has consistently been recognised as one of the leading Higher Education Institutes in the UK and is one of just six post-war universities which appear in the World top 100. In the last five years we have won five Times Higher Education Awards and received an equal number of Queen’s Anniversary Prizes. We are particularly proud of our association with Athena SWAN in supporting female scientists, holding several awards.

Centered around the picturesque village of Heslington on the edge of the city of York, our colleges are set in an attractive landscaped campus. It is compact, easy to get around, and has a safe, friendly atmosphere. The campus offers a wealth of facilities, with bars, shops, theatres and concert halls all within easy walking distance.

As an employer the University aims to offer a nurturing and supportive environment. Flexible working hours, crèche facilities, generous holidays and an attractive pension scheme all make the University of York one of the region’s leading employers. These are just a few of the benefits available to employees.

Find out more about the University of York

Who's recruiting

Biology

We research and teach across the whole spectrum of biological sciences – from molecular analysis of human diseases to understanding the global environment. This wide range facilitates an array of novel research collaborations within the Department and externally, and gives our teaching breadth, depth and immediacy.

We are currently recruiting for two positions.

York and Yorkshire

The City of York

Internationally acclaimed for its rich heritage and historic architecture, York's bustling streets are filled with visitors from all over the world. Within its medieval walls you will find the iconic gothic Minster, Clifford’s Tower and the Shambles - just a few of the many attractions.

But York isn't just a great place to visit - it's also a great place to live and work. While nourishing a vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere, York still maintains the friendly sense of community unique to a small city.

Visit www.visityork.org for more information on the city of York

Shopping, culture and entertainment

York boasts specialist and unique boutiques but also all the high street stores on its busy shopping streets. Alongside them you will find cinemas, theatres, an opera house, art galleries, a vast range of restaurants, live music venues and clubs. York is particularly renowned for its multitude of pubs and bars, from the modern to the medieval.

Yorkshire

The Lonely Planet guide recently declared Yorkshire the third best region in the world to visit. There is something to cater to every taste, whether it be the rugged landscapes of the Moors or the Dales, the picturesque seaside towns of Scarborough and Robin Hoods Bay, the gothic architecture of Whitby or the vibrancy of cosmopolitan Leeds.

For more information head to www.visityork.org

Do you have a query?

Have a query?

If you have a query about one of the roles and would like to talk informally about any of the positions or the site then please contact:

Paul Ellison (Recruitment Adviser)

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