Associate Professor in Genetic Epidemiology

3 weeks ago


Leicester, United Kingdom University of Leicester Recruitment Team Full time

**About the role**:
You will have a research profile of well-established national/international standing and be a significant research income generator able to enhance impact activity and develop a programme of high-quality research in the above areas. In addition, you will support the Public Health service both locally and nationally as required. You will supervise a team of clinical and non‑clinical postgraduate and undergraduate researchers and contribute to teaching delivery, engagement and enterprise activities drawing on your own expertise and agenda of work.

An honorary public health consultant contract will be requested from UKHSA//OHID or other appropriate public health, and also from the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust for research activities.

**Additional information**:
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

**Vacancy terms**: Full-time permanent, 40hpw, part-time (minimum 0.8FTE) or job share considered



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