Associate Professor in Genetic Epidemiology and Public Health/Honorary Public Health ConsultantSave JobVacancy ID:11438Location:LeicesterSchool/Division:Public Health and EpidemiologyVacancy terms:Full-time or Part-time (minimum 0.8FTE, 32 hours per week), fixed term contract until 31 March 2028Salary details:Clinical at ConsultantHours per week:40Advert closes midnight on:10 Sep 2025
Associate Professor in Genetic Epidemiology and Public Health/Honorary Public Health Consultant
About the roleThis is a new appointment. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and clinicians based within the University, the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and the Public Health Service who are developing a programme of high-quality research within the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) directed at respiratory disease, multimorbidity, cohort development in the locality and further afield, minority ethnic communities and health in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).About youYou will have a research profile of well-established national/international standing and be a significant research income generator able to enhance impact activity and develop a programme of high-quality research in the above areas. In addition, you will support the Public Health service both locally and nationally as required. You will supervise a team of clinical and non-clinical postgraduate and undergraduate researchers and contribute to teaching delivery, engagement and enterprise activities drawing on your own expertise and agenda of work.Candidates are expected to be included in the GMC Specialist register with a license to practise, or the GDC specialist list, or the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health specialists, or are expected to be eligible for registration within six months of interview (details in Job Summary).An honorary public health consultant contract will be requested from UKHSA/OHID or other appropriate public health organization as required, and also from the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust for research activities.Additional informationInformal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Martin Tobin,As part of the University's ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be foundThe University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community of , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.The University of Leicester prides itself on the diversity of its student population and on being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from candidates who represent the diversity of our student population, local communities and wider society. In particular, we welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, as this is a staff group currently underrepresented in the University.'As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.Unable to show this video due to your cookie preferences
