Professor/associate Professor of Human Environmental Toxicology/environmental Health

**About the role**:
We are seeking a distinguished Associate Professor/Professor to lead research into the impact of environmental pollutants on human health. This new role will expand the multidisciplinary Centre for Environmental Health and Sustainability (CEHS), founded in 2018. The focus will be on understanding chemical exposures and their mechanisms.

The postholder will play a key role in the Environment Theme within the Leicester National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). This offers excellent opportunities for clinical collaboration. They will also contribute to the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Chemical Threats and Hazards, launching in April 2025. Collaborations with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Health & Safety Executive will be integral to this role.

The role involves establishing a competitive research group and contributing to the strategic priorities of the Department, College of Life Sciences, and CEHS. The postholder will support innovative teaching and report to both the Head of Department and the CEHS Director. As a senior member of CEHS, they will help shape the Centre’s research strategy and take on managerial responsibilities to support the team.

Working in an interdisciplinary environment, the research portfolio will strengthen collaborations between CEHS and other University bodies, including the Leicester NIHR BRC, the NIHR HPRU in Environmental Exposures and Health, and the University’s Institute for Environmental Futures. The Institute focuses on the ecological and health impacts of climate change and has strong links with CEHS.

This is a unique opportunity for a leading researcher to shape the future of environmental health research and contribute to societal wellbeing.

**About you**:
To be successful in the role of **Professor**, in addition to the above, you will also have experience of successful leadership of a Research Institute, Centre, Group or equivalent unit and leadership of relevant research and professional networks on a national and international level. You will have a track record of substantial external funding through grant capture, consultancy arrangements and/or knowledge exchange projects, meeting the discipline benchmark over a sustained period of time. Additionally you will be able to demonstrate evidence of esteem in professional practice in pursuit of research. You will also have a track record of successful recruitment and supervision of PhD/MD students.

For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to both Job Summary Forms.

**Additional information**:
Applications should consist of a curriculum vitae detailing relevant qualifications and experience, full employment history and achievements. CV's should be accompanied by a 2 page covering letter describing briefly how you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the Job Summary Form, your achievements, why the appointment is of interest and what you'd like to achieve in the role.

We anticipate that interviews will take place on Main Campus, on 12 June 2025.

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 equity, 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 and permanent