Demonstrator in Anatomy

Trinity College Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College Dublin invites applications for a Demonstrator in Anatomy to teach anatomy to students at the School of Medicine and to support curricular development.

The post is a 1-year fixed-term contract (39 hours per week). Salary ranges €41,586–€45,128 per annum, with opportunities to engage in research in areas such as human anatomy and neuroscience.

Qualifications

• Experience in cadaveric anatomy is essential.
• Research and undergraduate anatomy teaching or radiology experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching to students of anatomy at Trinity College Dublin.
• Assist the discipline in curricular development activities including vertical integration, blended learning and exam preparation.
• Research may be conducted in areas such as human anatomy, immunology, cancer, sports and exercise medicine, medical education, and neuroscience.

Skills

Cadaveric anatomy

Research

Undergraduate teaching

Presentation skills

Job description

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Post ID: 039563

Post Summary: The School of Medicine seeks to appoint a Demonstrator in Anatomy for 12 months.

The successful candidate will provide teaching to students of anatomy at TCD. The post holder will assist the discipline in curricular development activities including vertical integration, blended learning and exam preparation. Research may also be conducted in one of the areas of expertise of the discipline including human anatomy, immunology, cancer, sports and exercise medicine, medical education, and neuroscience.

Previous experience in cadaveric anatomy is essential. Previous experience in research and undergraduate anatomy teaching and radiology is highly desirable. The post holder must have an excellent command of the English language and good interpersonal, communication, IT and presentation skills.

The post offers an opportunity to expand one’s research portfolio and expertise in anatomy to prepare for a career in medicine, industry, or academia.

Post status: 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract

This post is not being offered on a permanent basis as it is designated as a training position. The nature of the role is intended as an opportunity to expand one’s research portfolio and expertise in Anatomy to prepare for a career in the Medicine Industry/Academia. As such, the role is not intended for long-term employment beyond the duration of such training.

Hours of Post: 39 hours per week

Salary: This appointment will be made onthe Demonstrator Merged Scale (€41,586 - €45,128 per annum)at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

Informal enquiries

about this post should be made to Denis Barry, Head of Discipline, at E: [e-mail]

Application queries

about this post, please email Katie Doran, Recruitment Partner at E: [e-mail] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

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