JUL20255502

Expiry date:

03:52, Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Location:

Liverpool
Salary:

Competitive
Benefits:

30 days holidays + Christmas closure
Duration:
Fixed term, 12-month contract (with potential for extension)
The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised leader in global health research and education. We are seeking an experienced Senior Lecturer or Principal Research Associate in Paediatrics and Child Health to strengthen and expand our long-term collaboration with the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Centre for Global Health Research (CGHR) in Kisumu, Kenya. The role will focus on advancing paediatric clinical research in malaria and other childhood infections across East Africa.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a paediatrician seeking to build a research career in global child health. The LSTM-KEMRI collaboration is rapidly growing and offers outstanding infrastructure, established research networks, and excellent connectivity to the region and beyond.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Medical degree with full paediatric training or nearing completion
• PhD in a relevant field
• Professional registration with a recognised medical council
• Clinical and research experience in child health, including malaria
• Experience conducting clinical trials in LMIC settings
• Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications and research funding
• Experience mentoring and working in multicultural teams
• Fluent in English with strong communication and scientific writing skills