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Associate Professor or Professor (clinical/non-clinical)

ITD Faculty Central Office

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's Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases (ITD) seeks to appoint up to two posts as Professor or Associate Professor. We seek applicants from diverse backgrounds who will develop a portfolio of research that will advance LSHTM’s mission, vision and strategy and is aligned to ITD’s strategy including our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. 

We are especially interested in applicants with expertise in one or more of the following:

• clinical research relevant to low- and middle-income countries, particularly with skills in transdisciplinary research;
• immunology of infectious diseases;
• medical entomology, focusing on transmission, surveillance and/or control of vector borne diseases.

Successful applicants will have the vision, motivation, experience and networks to build on and complement existing strengths within ITD. They will build on our success in leading world-class, innovative and impactful research on diseases affecting the most vulnerable populations; in developing strong equitable partnerships; and in contributing to excellence in innovative education and training of future leaders in science and global health. They will have a strong track record in grant funding and world class research publications, and a commitment to teaching and contributing to the academic and global health community.  They will lead impactful research on diseases affecting vulnerable populations, develop strong equitable partnerships, and contribute to innovative education and training of future leaders in science and global health.

Candidates applying as an Associate Professor must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant topic, and will have:

• A track record of contributions as lead and co-author to peer-reviewed outputs, and a consistent and significant track record of attracting research grant income from major research funders.

Professorial candidates must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant topic, and will have:

• An excellent track record of publishing as lead, senior and co-author in peer-reviewed outputs;
• Proven ability to obtain research funding from external funders and manage a significant portfolio of research projects;
• Clear vision of a future research agenda;
• Substantial evidence of recognition within external research community.

For prospective applicants who are already established clinical academics, or who wish to be one, a more detailed job description outlining the specific clinical requirements and aspects of the job will need to be agreed before their employment commences. The general additional essential criteria for clinical academics are as follows:

1. Must be qualified as a medical doctor (with a medical degree from a UK institution, or one that is recognised in the UK);
2. Have current, full GMC registration with licence to practice. 
3. Entry on the GMC GP Register or Specialist Register in public health or other relevant specialty or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of an Advisory Appointment Committee.
4. Membership of the relevant Royal College (UK) or equivalent qualification.

The post is full/part-time and fixed term for 5 years in the first instance. The post is funded by the Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and is available from 1^st November 2024. The salary will be on:

• LSHTM Grade 8 for an Associate Professor appointment in the range £62,028 - £71,192 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting); or for a Professorial appointment, Professor Band C in the range £71,332 - £76,550 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting), depending on experience; or
• the Consultant Clinical Academic salary scale for staff holding an NHS consultant contract in the range £99,532 to £131,964 per annum pro rata, plus London Weighting of £2,162 per annum pro rata.  

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.

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-ITDC-2024-08.

For confidential and informal discussion about the opportunities prior to application you are welcome to contact Prof David Conway (ITD Faculty Associate Dean for Research - david.conway@lshtm.ac.uk) or Prof Alison Grant (ITD Dean – alison.grant@lshtm.ac.uk). 

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.