Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Capacity Development in Translational Science

Full time, fixed-term contract until 30^th April 2029

Based in Liverpool

Salary: £46,735 - £60,907 depending on experience

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Recently ranked in the top 5.3% of universities in the world, we’re proud of the work we do and the impact this has on the people who need our help most. Headquartered in Liverpool, with colleagues all around the world, we’re on a mission to improve health outcomes in disadvantaged populations globally, through research and education.

We’re seeking a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer who is passionate about capacity development in translational science, to play a key role in developing professional courses that advance workforce training in translational research.

As part of the Centre for Drugs and Diagnostics (CDD), you will design and implement innovative educational programmes supporting the next generation of researchers. You will work closely with experts from our Faculty of Education, Enterprise and Innovation Unit, Centre for Capacity Research (CCR), and Knowledge Exchange (KE) teams to develop a cutting-edge training portfolio that meets the needs of academic and industry professionals.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a rapidly expanding research environment, enhancing workforce skills in translational infection science.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and develop modules and short professional courses in translational science research
• Contribute to future networking and joint initiatives with partner organisations in the delivery of translational research training courses
• Work closely with LSTM’s Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) team to embed technological innovation into the curriculum development of new and existing programmes
• Liaise closely between the Centre for Drugs and Diagnostics, Education, Enterprise and Innovation, Centre for Research Capacity and Knowledge Exchange teams to ensure courses meet requirements and are in accordance with LSTM’s vision and mission
• Review and evaluate content from new courses to guide ongoing enhancement in delivery format and content sequencing
• Contribute to the development of the research related activity to support module content in collaboration with researchers in academic departments (approximately 15% of the role)
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects

The successful candidate:

• PhD in an area relevant to translational science
• Experience of working in translational research of relevance to drug/diagnostic development
• Teaching experience in the higher education sector
• Experience of leading or developing academic programmes: preparing programme and module specifications, as well as translational science-related content development within a higher education context
• Ability to develop and manage partnerships across academia and industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

In return we offer:

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and additional Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Agile working
• Government backed “cycle to work” scheme
• Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

Application Process:

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We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

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