Senior Lecturer in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Environmental Health Group
Faculty of Infectious & Tropical Diseases

Salary: £52,895 to £60,712 per annum inclusive

Closing Date: Wednesday 17 August 2016

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: ITD-DCD-11

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer with experience in designing and implementing rigorous studies in low and middle-income country (LMIC) settings in the field of water, sanitation and hygiene. The post-holder will play a senior leadership role in the Environmental Health Group (EHG).

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue a vibrant, clearly defined research agenda consistent with the mission of the EHG. They will also be expected to secure funding for future research in this area and to serve as a key member of an ambitious and successful team. The post-holder may bring their own funding and students to the school.

The ideal candidates will have a Post-graduate degree in related field (Public Health, Epidemiology) and Doctoral research degree (WASH-related). They must have evidence of a clearly defined research agenda with an excellent publication track record. Experience of managing large budgets and appropriate levels of control and compliance will be required.

The post is funded for a period of one year in the first instance and is available from 1st September 2016. The post will be based in London and includes significant travel related to work (up to 16 weeks per year). Salary is on the Academic Pathway Grade 8 from £52,895 to £60,712 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting).

Applications should be made online via our website at jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. The closing date is 27 July 2016 and the reference for this post is ITD-DCD-11. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm on the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as “Please see attached CV” will not be considered acceptable.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

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