Lecturer in Global Health and Social Sciences - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
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APR

  • Expiry date:
  • 04:45, Thu, 2nd May 2024
  • Location:


  • Liverpool

  • Salary:
  • £45, £57,696.

00 Per Annum- Benefits:

  • 30 Days holiday + Bank Holiday and additional Christmas closure days
  • Duration:
  • 2 YearsYou will make significant contributions to designing, conducting and disseminating research on forced displacement and refugee health. The post holder will work within a global context and use multidisciplinary approaches in research. You will also contribute to teaching on masters' programmes and supervising PhD and master's students.

Why LSTM?
DIPH hosts the Centre for Health Systems Strengthening (CHESS) which brings together social scientists and health systems researchers.

We have particular strengths in health systems, community health, maternal and sexual and reproductive health, equity, fragility, urban health, chronic conditions, technologies and capacity strengthening.

We have strengths in a range of methods including implementation research and community-based participatory research.

Over the past three years, LSTM has re-evaluated its diverse partnership portfolio and has developed a forward-looking strategy for sustainable, impactful, equitable partnerships, particularly in low
- & middle-income countries, to deliver research, education, and knowledge exchange.


Key Responsibilities:


Research

  • Develop, deliver, lead and publish research, in the field of Forced Displacement and Refugee Health
  • Contribute to collaborative research initiatives within the department, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to address complex health challenges
  • Work with academics in the department, across the institute, and global hubs in developing cuttingedge capacity for forced displacement research, enabling the development of new knowledge and understanding
  • Assist in mentoring and supervising research students, guiding them in projects related to forced displacement and refugee health research
  • Publish research findings in reputable academic journals, develop other research uptake and communication products such as blogs, briefs, and present at conferences to enhance the LSTM research profile
  • Assist in formulating, communicating, and delivering a clear vision and strategy for the development of research in the field of Forced Displacement and refugee health that is internationally excellent, supporting the sustainability of the institution

Teaching and Learning Support

  • Assist in planning, developing, and delivering highquality lectures, seminars, and workshops at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels
  • Contribute to designing and updating curriculum content and development of teaching methodology as applicable
  • Introduce students to cuttingedge research and its impact, delivering teaching to the quality standards expected of the institution's teaching programmes
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation and critical thinking
  • Collaboratively approve the quality standards of the institution's teaching programmes as applicable to own academic field
  • Supervise PhDs in the area of forced displacement and refugee health.

Service and Engagement

  • Cultivate partnerships with local and international organizations, governmental bodies, and NGOs to facilitate collaborative research projects and knowledge exchange
  • Contribute to the development and review of academic programs and curricula, ensuring alignment with the evolving landscape of forced migration and health research
  • Provide mentorship and support to junior faculty members and research associates
  • Evidence of established international reputation in an academic field
  • A strong publication record in reputable academic journals and presentations at conferences
  • Substantial experience in conducting independent and collaborative research in forced displacement and refugees health
  • Previous leadership and management experience, including the effective use of resources and budgetary responsibility and evidence of the capacity to assume further, major leadership roles within and outside the institution
  • Proven ability to provide effective guidance and support to students in their academic and research pursuits
  • Experience of developing and delivering lectures, seminars for postgraduate students
  • Experience of developing and delivering presentations at academic meetings and conferences
  • Experience of developing research uptake and communication products
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network and negotiate at international level and communicate effectively and confidently both orally and in writing to achieve desired results of strategic significance

_(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)_

Application Process:


Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM

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