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Professor in Climate, Environment and Health
Department of International Public Health
Salary: Competitive
Full-time, Permanent appointment
Location: Liverpool
This strategic post will lead and further develop Climate, Environment and Health expertise at LSTM, contributing to improving health outcomes in poor/vulnerable populations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Candidates can come from a variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to health sciences, population sciences, social sciences, geo-spatial sciences, and climate sciences. We are seeking a qualified individual to research and translate science on climate change, health and equity, whose expertise includes one (or preferably more) of the following areas: research and education in climate-health policy, biological mechanisms of health impacts from climate change, climate change epidemiology, and intervention research.
The candidate should also be knowledgeable about the interdependence of the health of humans, animals, and plants and the health of the ecosystems.
This is a senior role encompassing key areas of institutional responsibility:
Research and academic development: The postholder will have a strong record of interdisciplinary, team-based science, including peer-reviewed publications and securing external funding. A focus on high-impact research, climate change impacts on health, implementation, and translational science is essential. Identifying new transdisciplinary research opportunities and expanding funding sources is key to long-term success. Strengthening partnerships in LMICs and investing in early and mid-career researchers is crucial for ensuring the institution’s relevance.
Leadership: The post will provide strategic leadership, communicating and championing the value and contribution of Climate, Environment and Health to LSTM colleagues working across the translational spectrum and at a regional, national and international level.
Education: The postholder will give expert advice and support in the delivery and development of our postgraduate education portfolio, with a specific vision to enhance the focus on Climate, Environment and Health within our taught programmes.
Your role will include, but not be limited to:
Research:
Partnership:
Teaching and learning support:
External representation and income generation:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Application process: to apply for this role, please submit your CV via the ‘apply’ link below.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.
Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM
We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.
About LSTM
Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report: https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/annual-reports-and-financial-statements
LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies
If you have any questions relating to this role, please contact Lewis Burne at lewis.burne@lstmed.ac.uk
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), founded in 1898, was the first institution in the world dedicated to research and teaching in the fie...
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