Research Fellow – Climate Change and Health
2 weeks ago
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities. 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. The Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia is among the largest scientific research centres in sub-Saharan Africa, recognised globally for pioneering studies on some of the main causes of illness and death in tropical regions. We aim to improve health outcomes in developing countries through excellence in research, healthcare, and training. Our research programme includes basic scientific investigations, clinical trials, epidemiological studies, intervention research, and translational work. It benefits from exceptional research and clinical facilities and attracts international funding. The postholder will join an interdisciplinary team working on the CHARTER project – catalysing climate change action research for maternal and perinatal health in West Africa: towards evidence-based policy and practice. The role is based in The Gambia, with collaborators in Senegal, Kenya, and the UK. The successful applicant must hold a medical degree and a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, along with experience in leading innovative health research from start to finish. This includes expertise in environmental epidemiology, policy analysis, and public engagement. They should demonstrate a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively and be capable of managing field staff. Some experience in contributing to research grant applications and working in West Africa is desirable. The post is full-time 35 hours per-week, 1FTE and fixed-term until 31 December 2027. The post is funded by the MRC Unit The Gambia and is available immediately. The salary will be on theLSHTM salary scale, Grade 6in the range £45,728-£51,872 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. Applications should be made by clicking the 'Apply' button above. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk. The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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