Non-communicable Diseases - London, United Kingdom - London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

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1 week ago

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Description

Salary:

- £71,332 to £114,827 per annum, inclusive

Closing Date:

Friday 05 July 2024
Interview Date:
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Reference:
MRC-MRC 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 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.

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.

**The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.