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Professor – Head of Theme - Non-Communicable Diseases
Medical Research Council
| Salary: |
£71,332 to £114,827
per annum, inclusive.
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| Closing Date: |
Thursday 01 August 2024 |
| Reference: |
MRC-MRC-2024-07 |
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.
The MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit was established in 1988 by the UK’s Medical Research Council (MRC) to improve the understanding and control of the HIV epidemic in Uganda and globally. The Unit conducts research on neglected, and emerging infections, and non-communicable diseases.
The Unit is based in Entebbe, with field stations in Kalungu and Masaka districts. In 2018, the Unit became part of the LSHTM School, boosting research capacity into some of the current and emerging health issues in Africa and globally. The Unit hosts over 60 lead scientists and around 34 PhD students. The Unit has a compelling record of scientific achievement and a suite of cutting-edge platforms and clinical trials. it is uniquely placed to play a leading role in tackling the changing health needs in the region, while directly supporting the development and training of talented African researchers.
The NCD Theme aims to undertake world-leading research to understand how local genetic and environmental exposures, such as infections and malnutrition, shape unique manifestations of NCDs in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Theme seeks to better understand the fundamental underlying mechanisms that will inform the best ways to prevent and treat these disorders.
The Theme Leader plays a critical role for the Unit in assessing scientific opportunities for the Unit and driving forward cutting-edge research programmes around a coherent scientific vision.
Current focus areas of research are cardiometabolic disorders (notably diabetes), mental health, health and quality of life of people with disabilities, and emotional stress and violence, particularly in adolescents and the youth.
The role holder will require a PhD in a relevant discipline, expertise in NCDs and a proven ability to obtain research funding from major funders and manage a significant portfolio of research projects. Further particulars are included in the job description.
The post is full-time, 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and fixed-term until 31 March 2028. The post is funded by the MRC and is available from 01 August 2024.
The salary will be on the Professorial salary scale, in the range £71,332 - £114,827 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 Entebbe, Uganda at the MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit.
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.
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.
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