The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised leader in global health research and education. We are seeking an experienced Reader or Professor in Anthropology in Global Health to lead world-class research and teaching aligned with LSTM’s mission: “Improving health outcomes in disadvantaged populations globally through partnership in research and education.”
This is an exceptional opportunity for a research leader in applied anthropology who is passionate about advancing health equity, particularly in the Majority world. The role focuses on expanding interdisciplinary research, mentoring researchers, and strengthening global partnerships, especially across Africa and the Global South.
You will join a vibrant and multidisciplinary environment at LSTM, working alongside clinicians, epidemiologists, social scientists, entomologists, and health systems researchers. This is a strategic academic leadership role with significant responsibility for research, teaching, and institutional influence.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• PhD in anthropology or closely related discipline
• Established international reputation in applied anthropology and global health
• Outstanding record of high-impact peer-reviewed publications
• Extensive research experience in the Majority world
• Proven success in generating significant external research income
• Demonstrated strategic leadership in research and partnerships
• Experience of mentoring academic staff and supervising doctoral students
• Proven ability to influence policy through evidence-based research
• Knowledge of resilience, mental health, decolonisation, and related global health themes
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusive practice
• Willingness to travel internationally