Head of Vector Biology

1 week ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Full time

Reference:

MAY

  • Expiry date:
  • 04:09, Wed, 29th May 2024
  • Location:


Liverpool
  • Salary:
  • Competitive
  • Benefits:
  • 30 Days holiday + Bank Holiday and additional Christmas closure daysThe Head of Department for the Department of Vector Biology is a senior leadership role at LSTM. Reporting to the Deputy Director, you will provide strategic and visionary leadership across the department and join the executive decision-making body of the institute. You will operationalise the strategy for the Department of Vector Biology, which aligns with the wider school strategy that seeks to improve health outcomes in disadvantaged populations globally, through partnership in research and education. You will have a robust understanding of global health, empowering you to drive growth, whilst promoting a culture of research excellence and innovation, and establishing strong partnerships to address public and global health challenges in low
- and middle-income countries.


A deep understanding of health challenges and research priorities, both nationally and globally, along with a forward-looking vision for the future of improving health outcomes is critical.

Outstanding communication and influencing skills and high-level collaborative leadership skills that unite and inspire people, creating a culture of high performance and collegiality, are essential to your success.


  • For a full list of essential criteria for this position, please view the attached Job Description._

Why LSTM?


The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a centre of excellence in research and postgraduate teaching in the field of tropical medicine.

It is the oldest institution of its kind in the world and has been at the forefront of training leaders in global health since 1898.

As we embark upon our 125th anniversary, we continue to focus on providing high quality scientific evidence and translating our scientific discovery into policies and practices.

We do that by working collaboratively in over 70 countries to fulfil our mission of improving the health of the world's poorest people.

Our multidisciplinary approach to global health research allows us to translate research innovation and scientific breakthroughs from laboratory research into effective interventions for those most in need, working in partnership with researchers and academic organisations in Low
- and Middle-Income Countries.

The Department of Vector Biology is at the forefront of vector biology research. Our diverse portfolio encompasses understanding the genomics and behaviour of disease vectors to implementing innovative tools for disease control.

With a mission to combat vector-borne diseases affecting the world's most vulnerable populations, our department pioneers research in genomics, vector behaviour, and disease ecology, driving impactful interventions against diseases like malaria, sleeping sickness, and dengue.

We are a multidisciplinary team dedicated to developing novel approaches and tools for vector control, with a vision to eliminate these diseases as global public health threats.


Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM
**LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

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