Jobs at LSHTM

Research Fellow (Trial Manager, Botswana) (ITD-CRD-2026-25)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

LSHTM is seeking to appoint a Trial Manager within the Clinical Research Department. The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of ADVANCING-CM, a multi-site phase IIb into phase III randomised clinical trial of adjunctive interferon gamma for HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis in Botswana, Malawi, South Africa and Uganda. They will work closely with the International Lead Clinician, the experienced senior trial management team and study coordinators at the participating African study sites. The post-holder will be expected to be based full-time at the Trial Coordinating Centre in Gaborone, Botswana for the duration of study recruitment and to travel frequently to the other trial sites. The role will provide operational leadership across trial set-up, regulatory and ethics processes, site initiation and monitoring, trial documentation, data quality, safety-reporting systems and trial governance, ensuring that the study is conducted in accordance with the protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulatory requirements and trial procedures.

The successful candidate will have a postgraduate degree, ideally a doctoral degree, in a relevant topic, relevant experience of working on multicentre phase III clinical trials, including Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs), experience of trial set-up and site initiation, including preparation and maintenance of essential trial documentation, experience of clinical trial monitoring, including identification and follow-up of monitoring findings and protocol deviations. Further particulars are available in the job description.

The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and fixed term until 31 December 2030. The post is funded by Coefficient Giving and is available from 01 January 2027.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 6 in the range £46,643 - £52,909 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. This post is based in Botswana, hosted by the Botswana Harvard Health Partnership Institute in Gaborone with frequent travels to sites in Malawi, Uganda and South Africa.

Applications should be made on-line via our jobs website. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk. Please quote reference ITD-CRD-2026-25.

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: 19 Nov 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £46,643 to £52,909 per annum pro rata inclusive

Student Experience Surveys & Projects Officer (CEN-EDU-2026-14)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Student Experience Team works across LSHTM to enhance student experience, engagement and voice, supporting students to feel connected, involved and able to contribute to the wider School community. The Student Experience Surveys & Projects Officer will lead the administration and delivery of institutional student surveys and support projects that enhance student experience. They will develop surveys, analyse feedback and data, produce reports and recommendations, and contribute to student experience initiatives, events and activities in collaboration with colleagues and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC). The post holder will report to the Student Experience Manager.

The post holder will have an undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification or relevant experience, with experience of surveys, feedback or evaluation, collaborative project work, and analysing and presenting data. They will have an understanding of student experience and survey methodologies, with the ability to communicate findings effectively, work collaboratively and manage competing priorities. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and permanent. The post is available immediately.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 5 in the range £40,784 – £46,643 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: 08 Nov 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £40,784 to £46,643 per annum pro rata inclusive

Part-time Porter x 2 (4 hours a day) (CEN-EST-2026-09-R2)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We are looking to recruit for 2 part-time Porters to join our department of Estates.

You will be responsible for the provision of cleaning, washing, sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing and vacuum cleaning of designated areas to the required standard. The post holder will be associated with Portering duties but will form part of a team and be flexible to act in posts of both Porter and Cleaner as directed by the on-site manager/line manager.

You should be educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English and hold a manual handling training certificate. Good communication skills and experience of working in a post where there is a Porter handling environment in the higher education sector is essential.

The post is part-time 20 hours per week (4 hours a day) and permanent. Exact working hours will be confirmed at the time of interview

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 1 in the salary of £15.10 per hour - £27,550 per annum pro-rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: 04 Nov 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £27,550 per annum pro rata (£15.10 per hour) inclusive

Research Assistant (ITD-DIB-2026-17)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We are seeking a Research Assistant to support research on malaria transmission and vaccination. The postholder will develop and apply serological tools to characterise antibody responses to malaria parasites and vaccines, including their magnitude, breadth and antigen specificity, and contribute to the development of approaches for investigating antibody function. These tools will be used to study naturally acquired and vaccine-induced immunity, and patterns of malaria exposure in field and clinical studies.

The role will focus on multiplex bead-based assays and analysis of the resulting data. It will also offer opportunities to apply these approaches to other infectious diseases and to work with a multidisciplinary, international research team at collaborating research sites.

The successful candidate will have a relevant first degree in the field of immunology, infectious diseases or a closely related subject, relevant experience in performing Luminex-based multiplex serological assays on human samples, including samples from field-based studies of infectious diseases, with demonstrable evidence of hands-on sample preparation, plate processing and use of appropriate controls, relevant analytical skills in processing, analysing and visualising multiplex serological datasets and associated field-study data in R, with demonstrable evidence of writing or adapting scripts for data cleaning, quality control and preparation of scientific figures. Further particulars are available in the job description.

The post is fixed term for 15 months from 15 November 2026 (or up to 14 February 2028) with the possibility of an extension and full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE. The post is funded by the Medical Research Council and is available immediately. The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 5 in the range £40,784 - £46,643 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting).

The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part-time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM, Keppel Street.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: 03 Nov 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £40,784 to £46,643 per annum pro rata inclusive

Research Fellow (PHP-PHES-2026-15-E)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This post contributes to NIHR-SPHR funded evaluation of complex public health interventions, combining quantitative research and evidence synthesis and knowledge. The post holder will be involved in the City of Sanctuary Project Evaluability Assessment, exploring hate crime, social cohesion, and asylum seeker outcomes.

We seek a quantitative researcher with analytical skills in programming (Stata or R), experience in policy evaluation, statistical analysis for healthcare data, and information governance.

The post is full-time, 35 hours per week, 1 FTE and fixed term for 6 months. The post is funded by NIHR.

You should hold a postgraduate degree, ideally a doctoral degree, in a relevant topic. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in policy impact evaluation and public health, contributions to written output, preferably peer-reviewed, as expected by the subject area/discipline in terms of types and volume of outputs along with proven ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a research team, and proven ability to meet research deadlines. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 6 in the range £46,643 - £52,909 per annum pro-rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: 04 Nov 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £46,643 to £52,909 per annum pro rata inclusive

HR Advisor- Job Share 0.4 FTE (Maternity Cover) (CEN-HR-2026-03)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities.

This role will support the HR Partner Team to provide a high-quality professional HR service to managers and staff across the School.

This post forms part of an established structured job share arrangement within the HR Advisor function. The post-holder will work collaboratively with the other HR Advisor to ensure consistent five-day service coverage, with clear allocation of responsibilities and structured handover arrangements.

Responsibilities will include, interpreting policies and procedures and legislative requirements, seeking advice where needed from HR colleagues and supporting the HR Partners with employee relations case work e.g. notetaking in formal meetings and ensuring minutes and other confidential correspondence are collated accurately and produced quickly and efficiently and supporting the preparation of packs for formal investigations, grievance and disciplinary hearings.

This role will provide support for HR project work and guidance and advice on a range of HR issues including contractual queries, employee relations cases and HR policies and procedures.

The post-holder will be CIPD qualified or working towards CIPD graduate level or have equivalent professional experience. The post-holder will have significant experience of providing a proactive and responsive HR advice & support service of effective problem solving on a wide range of issues with competing priorities, together with experience of supporting the implementation of new procedures and procedural updates. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is part-time 14 hours per week, 0.4 FTE, on Thursday and Friday each week, and fixed-term until 30 September 2027 to provide maternity cover.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 5 in the range £40,784 - £46,643 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part-time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: 05 Nov 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £40,784 to £46,643 per annum pro rata inclusive

Research Systems Manager (CEN-ITS-2026-07)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities.

The Research Systems Manager will be instrumental in the development and delivery of IT services in support of research, with a focus on clinical trials. They will co-ordinate between LSHTM researchers and clinical trials units in the UK, The Gambia and Uganda.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of research, technology and digital change. You will work closely with senior academic and research leaders to ensure our digital platforms continue to evolve in line with institutional priorities, emerging technologies and the needs of our research community.

You'll be someone who enjoys building strong relationships, translating complex business requirements into practical technological solutions, developing service roadmaps, improving research systems, and identifying opportunities to introduce new technologies.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in an appropriate subject or have equivalent experience in a related field. They will have experience of managing digital research systems, alongside a proven track record of working with senior stakeholders to develop roadmaps and deliver transformational digital initiatives. They will also possess strong knowledge of IT service design, service management, and clinical and research requirements analysis.

In addition, they will have a good understanding of current and emerging technologies, with the ability to identify how these can be used to enhance research capabilities. The successful candidate will also demonstrate exceptional relationship-building, communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with colleagues at every level. Further particular are included in the job description.

The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and is permanent.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 7 in the range £54,383-£62,255 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service.  Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. 

The post is offered at one of the LSHTM offices in London, The Gambia or Uganda.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: 03 Nov 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £54,383 to £62,255 per annum pro rata inclusive

Senior Finance Business Partner (CEN-FIPO-2026-10-R)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities.

The Finance Business Partnering team sits at the heart of LSHTM's decision-making, partnering with senior leaders to deliver the financial insight and strategic support that enables the School to achieve its mission of improving health worldwide.

This is a highly visible team that influences major decisions, supports a diverse portfolio of activities and plays a key role in ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation. Joining the team offers a unique opportunity to combine commercial finance expertise with genuine social impact, while working in a collaborative, ambitious and supportive environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement and professional development.

We welcome applications from finance professionals across the private and public sectors and value the commercial insight, innovation and fresh perspectives they bring. In return, you will join a world-leading institution committed to creating a healthier, more sustainable and equitable world, where our values of acting with integrity, embracing difference, working together and creating impact underpin everything we do, and where your expertise will contribute to improving health worldwide.

You should be educated to a degree level and be a Fully qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, CPIFA). Significant experience in financial management, with a proven track record of delivering robust financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and performance management within complex organisations and leadership experience, including successfully leading, motivating, developing, and coaching high-performing teams, with responsibility for delegation, performance management, and talent development is essential. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1 FTE and permanent.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 7 in the range £54,383 - £62,255 per annum pro-rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part-time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: 05 Nov 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £54,383 to £62,255 per annum pro rata inclusive

Research Assistant (PHP-PHES-2026-16)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We seek a quantitative researcher with experience in policy evaluation, statistical analysis, healthcare data, and information governance.

The candidate will join the NIHR-funded CoSine project, which evaluates health outcomes associated with energy-efficiency upgrades for low-income households in London (UK) using linked housing and healthcare data. The role offers experience in analysing large-scale administrative datasets while engaging with climate resilience and energy poverty research questions. The team develops best practices when setting up a new platform and the candidate will have responsibilities for authoring a technical handbook and organising an event for user feedback. The candidate will also be involved with writing research reports, evidence synthesis, knowledge mobilization as well as other reasonable duties in relation to teaching and administration.

You should hold a relevant first degree and, ideally, Masters in the field of epidemiology or related quantitative field with grounding in statistics or data science. You should have relevant experience in policy impact evaluation and public health, relevant analytical skills in statistical programming, e.g. Stata or R and evidence of good organisational skills, including effective time management is essential. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1 FTE and fixed-term until 31 May 2028. The post is funded by the NIHR and is available from 01 November 2026.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 5 in the range £40,784 - £46,643 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service.  Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part-time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £40,784 to £46,643 per annum pro rata inclusive

Executive Assistant (CEN-EO-2026-02)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Executive Office provides strategic support and executive assistance to our senior leadership at the heart of a leading global university.

We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive executive support to our Pro-Director Research & Academic Development and University Secretary. You will manage their professional schedules, correspondence and international travel, as well as manage and support a range of projects.

Your experience will include the ability to effectively manage complex itinerary in multiple global locations, anticipate issues and problem solve on behalf of senior leadership while managing competing priorities. You will have an interest in the Higher Education sector with a commitment to making a positive impact.

You should hold an undergraduate qualification at Higher Education level, or equivalent and extensive experience of supporting a senior executive. You should be highly organised with the ability to plan, prioritise, multi-task and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be able to command the trust and confidence of a range of stakeholders including external and senior stakeholders. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and permanent. The post is available from 04 January 2027.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 5 in the range £40,784 - £46,643 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: 12 Nov 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £40,784 to £46,643 per annum pro rata inclusive

Research Funding Officer (CEN-SRO-2026-03)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Research Funding Officer role provides comprehensive pre-award support to LSHTM’s three academic faculties. The posts will work within a small team responsible for supporting coordination, budget development and submission of research funding applications.

This is a busy and varied role requiring the post holders to:

Provide advice on the costing and pricing of standard research applications
Develop research budgets alongside academic and professional services staff
Work with LSHTM’s Research Management System, Worktribe and a range of research funder’s online submission systems.
Ensure funding applications are in line with University’s agreed policies and procedures
Work to external and internal deadlines across a range of projects.

You should be educated to a degree level or equivalent, or equivalent work-related relevant experience. Experience of working in a professional administrative role within Higher Education or similar research and development environment is essential. Good organisational and communication skills are essential, with the ability to prioritise workload and work flexibly to support a range of activities with competing deadlines and timescales. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is full time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and fixed-term for 2 years. The post is available immediately.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 5 in the range £40,784 - £46,643 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: 29 Oct 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £40,784 to £46,643 per annum pro rata inclusive

Research Fellow or Assistant Professor in Epidemiology (UK-PHRST) (EPH-EPED-2026-07)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The UK-Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST) has an exciting opportunity to recruit a Research Fellow or Assistant Professor in Epidemiology.

UK-PHRST is a partnership between the UK Health Security Agency, and international research partners, led by LSHTM. UK-PHRST supports partners in LMICs to prepare for, prevent, detect and respond rapidly to disease outbreaks.

Based in the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology & Dynamics, the post-holder’s responsibilities will range from providing direct operational support to outbreak response, to co-identification, development and implementation of substantial research and capacity strengthening projects. As a member of the UK-PHRST deployable team, the post-holder must be prepared to travel overseas at short notice for periods of typically 6-8 weeks, most frequently to ODA-eligible countries.

The post-holder must have a postgraduate degree, ideally a doctoral degree (for Research Fellow) or a doctoral degree (for Assistant Professor) in epidemiology, and expertise in the control of infectious disease, including outbreak investigation and response.

The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and fixed-term until 31 March 2029 with the possibility of a two-year extension, subject to funding. The post is funded by the NIHR and is available from 01 October 2026.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, for Research Fellow Grade 6 in the range £45,728 -£51,872 or for Assistant Professor Grade 7 in the range £53,317 - £61,034 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: 26 Oct 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £45,728 to £61,034 per annum pro rata inclusive

Research Fellow (ITD-DIB-2026-16)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We are seeking a Research Fellow to lead the bioinformatic analysis of transcriptomic, spatial transcriptomic, genomic, and metabolomic data in cutting-edge projects exploring host–pathogen interactions. The successful candidate will join a new ERC-funded research programme investigating the fundamental biology of Treponema pallidum, the causative agent of syphilis. Research on T. pallidum is particularly challenging because the bacterium depends on host cells for growth, complicating its cultivation in vitro and leaving many critical questions unanswered. This project aims to address these knowledge gaps by uncovering the organism’s distinctive biology and its interactions with the host. Ultimately, the research seeks to identify promising vaccine candidates, deepen our understanding of T. pallidum pathogenesis, and contribute to improved strategies for combating syphilis.

The successful candidate will have a postgraduate degree, ideally a doctoral degree, in a relevant topic, relevant experience in RNA-seq data analysis (host and/or pathogen), experience in, or a strong interest in, host - pathogen interaction and infection biology, a good understanding of how transcriptomic and spatial transcriptomic data are generated in the laboratory, and the ability to adjust analyses to account for potential wet-lab limitations. Further particulars are available in the job description.

The post is fixed term until 31 October 2028 and full-time, 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE. The post is funded by the European Research Council (ERC) and is available immediately.

The salary will be on the LSHTM scale, Grade 6 in the range £45,728 - £51,872 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: 31 Oct 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £45,728 to £51,872 per annum pro rata inclusive

Research Assistant (ITD-DIB-2026-15)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join a new ERC funded research programme investigating the fundamental biology of Treponema pallidum, the causative agent of syphilis, and its interactions with the human host. By combining basic and clinically relevant research, the group aims to improve understanding of this difficult-to-culture pathogen and support the identification of potential vaccine targets. The postholder will provide specialist experimental support for a Containment Level 2 (CL2) laboratory project. Key responsibilities will include maintaining complex host–pathogen co-culture systems; handling clinical samples, tissue biopsies, and explants; supporting laboratory management and organisation; training and assisting other researchers; and contributing to experimental design, protocol development, data collection and analysis, and the successful delivery of the wider research programme. We are seeking an experienced experimentalist who can lead research projects independently, optimise assays, work under strict sterile conditions, and deliver high-quality results within agreed timelines

The successful candidate will hold a first degree in cell biology, microbiology or a related discipline. They will have relevant experience in aseptic techniques and sterile workflows, familiarity with CL2 environments, strong tissue culture experience, and good laboratory organisation and management. They will also have experience in, or a strong interest in, infection biology and host-pathogen interactions. Further particulars are available in the job description.

The post is fixed term until 31 October 2028 and full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE. The post is funded by European Research Council (ERC) and is available immediately.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 5 in the range £39,984 - £45,728 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £39,984 to £45,728 per annum pro rata inclusive

CREATE PhD Programme Fellow (x5) (ITD-CRD-2026-24)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Applications are invited for CREATE, a PhD training programme in global health, to commence in September 2027.

CREATE is an exciting consortium of 5 UK Universities, with 6 partner research institutions in Africa and Asia, funded by Wellcome to train high-calibre health professionals who wish to undertake a PhD as a first step towards a clinical academic career. The 5 UK Universities: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Brighton and Sussex Medical School at the University of Sussex (BSMS), University of Sheffield (Ush), University of Bristol (UoB), and University of Southampton (UoSo) have established partnerships with the 6 partner institutions in Asia and Africa: Aga Khan University, Pakistan (AKU), University of Ghana (UoG), University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (Wits), The Biomedical Research and Training Institute, Zimbabwe (BRTI), MRC The Gambia (MRCG), and MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit (MRCU). Together these institutions have exceptional resources and an outstanding track record in research and training.

CREATE will support doctoral fellowships for health professionals from all disciplines with an aspiration for developing a research career. This includes doctors, nurses, midwives and all categories of allied health professionals, including pharmacists and healthcare scientists, and those in veterinary medicine, dentistry and all sub-specialties within medicine and surgery. Applicants must have an interest in global health research and successful applicants will develop their potential to become global health leaders within a structured and mentored training environment.

Fellows will register their PhD at one of the 5 UK institutions and will be expected to conduct their research in and spend extended periods of time (18 months minimum) at one of the Programme Africa/Asia partner institutions in Zimbabwe, Ghana, Pakistan, South Africa, The Gambia, and Uganda as part of their PhD. Fellows will all have a primary supervisor in one of the five UK universities and a co-primary supervisor at the Africa/Asia institution where they will based.

The scope of the research is deliberately broad and must fulfil the following criteria: 1) research will focus on the health problems pertinent to the countries/region where the fellow will conduct their research; 2) research must fulfil the criteria of Discovery Research as defined by Wellcome. Wellcome defines Discovery Research as ‘covering studies across fields and disciplines that lead to new knowledge of life, health and wellbeing’, incorporating disciplinary breath. Projects that range from the fundamentals of biology to the development of new methods, tools and technologies will be within remit. We will also fund population health studies exploring the social, ethical, cultural, political, economic and historical contexts of human health. We encourage inter-disciplinary research ideas and welcome enquiries and applications from those who have had fewer research opportunities so far, but who can evidence great potential for and commitment to a clinical academic career.

On completion of their PhD, CREATE fellows will receive individually tailored support to develop their research careers.

Applicants must be practicing healthcare professionals and be registered with a national professional regulatory body in the UK/Republic of Ireland (e.g. - General Medical Council, Health and Care Professions Council). Those who have provisional registration or are at pre-registration stage are not eligible to apply. All applicants must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience following their qualification to be eligible to apply. Medical graduates must be registered on a UK/Republic of Ireland training programme or be a registered GP. Those who are on a training programme will have a minimum 12 months left to complete their CCT in their chosen specialty by the time the PhD is awarded. Nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) must have a Masters Degree in a relevant field. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible for UK/home fees.

Applicants should maintain their clinical skills, if applicable. Support is for three years and includes a salary, research expenses, home rate tuition fees, and training and travel costs.

Wellcome’s definition of a health professional can be found here. Appointments will be made to match an appointee’s current salary plus London allowance if applicable. Every effort will be made to match NMAHP salaries to the Agenda For Change scale.

The application is a two-stage process. The Stage 1 process is an online application form that will consider the applicant’s suitability for the CREATE PhD Programme including their motivation to undertake doctoral research training, and their vision of their PhD research and their career. Each question in the application form should be completed, adhering to the word limit. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered.

Approximately 15-20 applicants will be selected from Stage 1, and be invited to develop a full Stage 2 application comprising a competitive PhD proposal with a detailed budget and to find relevant supervisors to adhere to the required supervision model described above. Up to five applicants will be selected for funding following external peer review and interview in May 2027. If successful, fellows will be required to take up the fellowship within 12 months of the award being made.

Applications for Stage 1 should be made via: http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 23.59 of the closing date. Applicants should not upload a CV. An Equal Opportunities form should be submitted alongside the application to Nunzia.limongelli@lshtm.ac.uk Please quote reference ITD-CRD-2026-24.

Closing date for the receipt of applications is Sunday 8^th November 2026.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email us at create-phd@lshtm.ac.uk

Further information on the Programme is available at: PROGRAMME | CREATE PhD Programme (create-phd.org)

Closing Date: 08 Nov 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £45,728 to £76,582 per annum pro rata inclusive

Research Fellow (ITD-DIB-2026-12)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic team member to work with Professor Kat Holt, to develop standardized protocols and reporting templates for sequence-based detection of pathogens in the hospital environment. They will undertake a review of current protocols and practices, and undertake a series of consultations and workshops with experts and potential users to develop consensus protocols suitable for use in low-resource settings. The appointee will also lead on the development of a standardized metadata template for reporting results, in partnership with the Public Health Alliance for Genomic Epidemiology (PHA4GE). This is a one-year post supported by a Gates Foundation grant.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Microbiology or a related discipline, and knowledge and experience of applying sequencing-based approaches to detect bacterial pathogens in the hospital environment, spanning all aspects from sampling to sequencing to bioinformatics analysis. This should include experience in developing and optimizing laboratory protocols for metagenomics, including different approaches to sampling and target enrichment, evidenced through authorship of published research articles and/or protocols. They will also have experience in bioinformatics analysis of metagenomics data, and ideally experience with curation, validation, and submission of such data to public repositories. The postholder will be required to communicate orally and in written form with a wide variety of experts and stakeholders including clinical microbiology and infection prevention and control teams. Ideally, they will have some experience with investigating infectious disease outbreaks in hospital settings, and working in or in partnership with low-resource hospital settings in Africa or Asia. Further particulars are available in the job description.

The post is full-time and fixed term until 31 December 2027. The post is funded by the Gates Foundation and is available from January 2027.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 6 in the range £45,728-£51,872 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM .

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £45,728 to £51,872 per annum pro rata inclusive