Scientific Officer

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Full time

Salary:

- £32,303 to £36,567
Closing Date:

  • Wednesday 09 August 2023
    Interview Date:
  • Friday 11 August 2023
    Reference:
  • ITD-ITDC The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a worldleading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. 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.


We are seeking to appoint a Scientific Officer (Teaching) with an interest in Parasitology and Entomology and a desire to teach.

The post is within the Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

The post-holder will assist the Head of Teaching and Diagnostics Unit with the provision of practical classes and practical assessments within the School's MSc and short course programme.

Teaching is a primary function of this role.


The post-holder will assist the Principal Scientific Officer with the day-to-day provision of practical Parasitology and Entomology teaching within the Faculty and act as a technical demonstrator in practical classes including MSc Core Parasitology and Entomology, Basic Parasitology, Advanced Diagnostic Parasitology, Vector Pathogen Interaction, Integrated Vector Management and appropriate Control of Infectious Disease demonstrations.

The post-holder will also act as a demonstrator in short course practicals including the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.


The post-holder will be responsible for general housekeeping of the teaching laboratory including stock control and monitoring of laboratory equipment and assist in the preparation of teaching specimens, media, and reagents for practical classes and assist the Entomology Principal Scientific Officer (PSO) with the curation and upkeep of the entomology teaching collection.


Additionally, the post-holder will be expected to participate in and support the day-to-day running of the Unit's diagnostic laboratories as required.


LSHTM has a Hybrid Working Framework, which alongside agreed service requirements, enables teams to work more flexibly (if the role allows), promoting a greater wellbeing and work/life balance.


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.
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