Reader / Professor in Infectious Disease

Reader / Professor in Infectious Disease
Grade 9-10 and Salary Range £56,048 – £66,890 (Incremental progression)

The Opportunity

The School of Life Sciences is seeking to appoint a Professor or Reader to lead an internationally competitive research programme on infectious disease. Alongside their research the successful candidate will take a leadership role in promoting the expansion of the infectious diseases research theme within the School. They will also provide a role model that promotes a positive research culture.

The School of Life Sciences is currently expanding its strength in the field of infectious disease. It has recently built and certified a dedicated bio-containment laboratory suite (ACDP HG3 / SAPO3) enabling research to be carried out into pathogens requiring high containment. The high containment laboratory complements the existing research facilities within the School which include an insectary thereby enabling research into vector-borne diseases such as malaria, leishmaniasis, bluetongue and dengue. The School of Life Sciences has strong links across the University, especially with the Keele School of Medicine and the Harper-Keele Veterinary School, to facilitate interdisciplinary research.

We are looking for a Reader or Professor level scientist with a track record of leading a research programme into veterinary or human infectious disease. The track record of the successful candidate will be judged on a range of research outcomes including publications, obtaining competitive funding, generating collaborations and partnerships, promoting the careers of junior scientists, professional awards, engagement and outreach activities etc. We are looking for a research vision which complements the current strengths of the school, and has the potential for interdisciplinary research opportunities within the school. We are also looking for a colleague who will promote the supportive, inclusive, and collaborative research culture within the school.

In addition to their research role the successful candidate will contribute to teaching within the School, primarily on our new Microbiology and Immunology course. In order to achieve this you will be able to incorporate your knowledge and experience of infectious diseases into exciting learning experiences for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade  (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience.  With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research.  Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Leadership

Keele University values diversity and is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, and to proper and fair representation across its senior decision making groups. In support of these commitments, the University particularly welcomes expressions of interest and applications from women and from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, for this post.

Gender equality

Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN charter, and values equality and diversity across our workforce.  We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of broader society, and therefore, we would actively welcome applications from women for this role.  

Ethnic minority backgrounds

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to [email protected]  Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date 23rd May 2023

Post reference: KU000003186