The Department of Life Sciences is seeking to appoint an exceptional researcher to the position of Chair of Population Health. This new position has been created to lead and strengthen the department’s research in Systems Medicine and Population Health. The Department is seeking individuals whose research utilises quantitative methodologies for clinical research including but not limited to pharmacoepidemiology, precision public health and the application of artificial intelligence.
This represents an outstanding opportunity for an established researcher to lead the expansion of Systems Medicine and Population Health within the department.
The successful candidate will have an active, internationally recognised research programme and a proven track record of innovation and high impact publication in population health.

We welcome, but are not limited to, applications demonstrating expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Chronic inflammatory diseases
• Chronic pain management
• The misuse of pain medication
• Mental health and psychiatric disorders

As well as conducting cutting-edge externally funded research, the appointee will be expected to contribute to the development and delivery of taught courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level and to supervise research students.