Senior Research Leader in Neglected Tropical Diseases

1 week ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom LSTM Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished academic leader to join our team at LSTM as a Professor in Neglected Tropical Diseases. This is a senior role that will play a key part in shaping our research strategy and partnerships in this critical area.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of researchers in developing cutting-edge capacity for NTD research, enabling the development of new knowledge and understanding in NTD.
  • Formulate and communicate a clear vision and strategy for the development of NTD research that is internationally excellent, supporting the sustainability of the LSTM group and partners.
  • Work with the Lead on LSTM's emergent Partnership Strategy to finalise and begin implementation.
  • Liaise at high level with external bodies and participate effectively in complex negotiations, including leading and developing external partnerships and collaborations.
  • Take responsibility for the general teaching and learning strategy as applicable to own academic field.
  • Lead on innovative curriculum design and development of teaching methodology as applicable to own academic field.
  • Generate grant income/initiate opportunities for external funding, with a proven ability to attract significant high prestige funding.
  • Liaise at high level with external bodies and participate effectively in complex negotiations, including participation in knowledge exchange activities in line with the UK's Knowledge Exchange Framework.
  • Take leadership role in policy dialogue at regional, national and global levels that help effect change based on reliable research led evidence.
  • Effectively lead, manage and mentor a team of senior academic and business support staff, setting standards, monitoring progress & overseeing delegated areas of responsibility.
Requirements
  • PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject area.
  • Extensive knowledge of subject area informed by substantial current research in the field.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of global factors affecting the discipline and work of LSTM.
  • Evidence of established international reputation in academic field.
  • Outstanding record of international level peer reviewed original publications and research, including in relation to low or middle-income countries.
  • Considerable 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 LSTM.
  • Evidence of strong strategic leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a wide range of staff and collaborators.


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