Associate Professor (Clinical) of Primary Care Health Sciences

at  University of Oxford

The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS) and Exeter College are recruiting a Clinical Associate Professor, medically qualified, on the Specialist Register, and preferably the General Practitioner Register. We are looking for a clinical research lead who will complement our current research themes and would be particularly interested in candidates with research interests in the following areas: Cancer; Public Health; Global Health; Mental Health or Dementia; Digital Health.
We expect to appoint at the level of Associate Professor. The appointee will be a recognised authority in their field, demonstrating a sustained career of leading research and possessing breadth and depth of specialist knowledge.
You will be a registered clinician in a relevant area of research in primary care or public health; show evidence of excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervision and research training, and have a commitment to the organisation and delivery of teaching. You will show evidence of substantial independent research accomplishment and a strong publication record, as well as evidence of a substantial and realisable research plan which will complement the department’s research strategy. You should also have the ability and willingness to undertake a proportionate share of administrative duties within the Department and the College, and a commitment to the academic and pastoral support of students. We are particularly interested in someone with leadership experience or interest in either - a lead role with the Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) or a lead role in a Masters in Public Health, since we plan to launch a global MPH by 2026.
You will be a member of NDPCHS as well as a Fellow at Exeter College. The role will involve undertaking independent research, graduate teaching, and graduate supervision. It will also encompass administrative, governance and pastoral duties for the department and college.
NDPCH is a top-ranked centre for academic primary care in the UK, leading world-class research and training to rethink the way healthcare is delivered in primary care settings. Our main research focus is on enhancing prevention, early diagnosis and management of common illness.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the ‘Apply’ link herein.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 28 October 2024. Interviews for shortlisted candidates are anticipated to take place in Oxford in w/c 6th or 13th January 2025.
Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented in academic posts in Oxford

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