Professor/Reader/Senior Clinical Lecturer in Controlled Human Infection Models

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Liverpool, United Kingdom Lstmed Full time

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Professor/Reader/Senior Clinical Lecturer in Controlled Human Infection Models (CHIM)

Reference: APR20247638

Expiry date: 14:13, Fri, 17th May 2024

Location: Liverpool

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: 30 Days holiday + Bank Holiday and Christmas Closure Days

We are looking for a passionate infectious diseases consultant clinician with research experience in controlled human infection (CHIM) and human challenge studies. Identifying research opportunities and funding and developing research partnerships in low- and middle-income countries and poorest areas of UK will be key aspects of the academic role.

The post holder will provide research leadership in CHIM including line management/supervision of more junior clinical research staff at LSTM and will work in close collaboration with the Professor of Immunology who is Head of the Liverpool Vaccine Group.

Within this role, there is potential opportunity to contribute to regular clinical sessions at the Tropical and Infectious Diseases Unit (TIDU) via an Honorary Consultant appointment at the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT).

You will also participate in teaching and academic supervision on clinical tropical and infectious diseases for the development and delivery of the postgraduate courses and clinical placements we offer at LSTM

Why LSTM?

LSTM has an excellent national reputation for its Controlled Human Infection Models research. We have an out-patient human challenge facility in place and are currently building a brand new 12 bedded in-patient human challenge unit which will open in early 2025.

It is a strategic priority to expand the priority pathogens and further build the CHIM research portfolio. Our mission is to develop clinical interventions that improve the health of populations across the world. Our vision is to accelerate effective vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics for disadvantaged populations globally.

We have a number of well-established partnerships relevant to human challenge:

  • Our largest non-UK partner, the Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Clinical Research Programme (MLW ) in Malawi has strong research record in clinical & experimental medicine, population health, antimicrobial resistance, vaccination implementation & impact, infection biology, maternal, neonatal & child health and social sciences. MLW is in the process of expanding its portfolio of work in human challenge
  • Interventions and population research for malaria is focused in the KEMRI-CDC-LSTM collaboration in Kisumu, western Kenya.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Research:

  • Initiate, develop and deliver applied health research in global public health focusing on controlled human infection models (CHIM) of relevance in Low-middle-income countries (LMICs) and to underserved populations in high-income countries (HIC).
  • To identify new strategic research opportunities in CHIM studies which have the potential for significant growth and promote engagement and collaboration with both internal and external academics, research organisations, and funders.
  • Manage and support on-going applied health research focused on CHIM.
  • To create opportunities for, and support, monitor and advance the development of early- and mid-career researchers in CHIM research.
  • Contribute to the development, design and implementation of new research projects within the Accelerator Human Challenge Facility.
  • Publish high impact papers in major peer reviewed journals.
  • Work to ensure the strongest possible institutional submissions to external benchmarking associated with UK government funding, such as the Research Excellence Framework, Knowledge Exchange Framework and Teaching Excellence Framework.

Learning and Teaching:

  • Contribute 15% of time to the development and delivery of teaching and learning activities, postgraduate supervision and assessment of students in line with LSTM’s educational strategy.
  • Supervise and support Master’s and PhD students and provide pastoral care and mentoring to them. Positively support the student experience.
  • Attract PhD students and manage them in accordance with LSTM’s policies and procedures.
  • To oversee and participate in research degree supervision assessment and examination.
  • Comply with all academic quality assurance procedures.
  • Participate in knowledge exchange activities in line with the UK’s Knowledge Exchange Framework.

Partnership:

  • Support the development and implementation of LSTM’s partnership strategy to continue to grow and develop our global strategic partnerships.
  • Embed co-developed principles of equitable partnership in all our activities.
  • Increase partner representation, diversity and voice within our programmes.

The ideal candidate will be required to demonstrate:

  • MBBS or equivalent, MRCP or equivalent & registered with GMC
  • Doctorate (PhD or MD)
  • Registered on GMC Specialist Register in Infectious Diseases or Tropical Medicine (Dual CCT with GIM, IMM, Microbiology, Virology or Pathology will be considered)
  • Evidence of established reputation in academic field
  • Proven strong record of publishing original research in peer-reviewed journals
  • Proven strong record of successfully securing grant funding for CHIM research
  • Experience of working clinically with Infectious Diseases in the UK and/or LMICs
  • Experience of post graduate teaching and supervision

For a full list of essential criteria, please see the attached job description

Application Process:  To apply for the position fill in the application form and upload your CV and Covering Letter. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. 

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers. 

About LSTM  

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

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