Lecturer in Public Health (E&R) at University of Exeter

This new full-time post is available from 1 September 2023 on a fixed term basis until 30 August 2026.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

The context

The newly formed department of Public Health and Sports Sciences sits within the University of Exeter Medical School. It is a merger between existing areas of excellence in Sport and Health Sciences (#1 for 4* research in UoA 24, REF2021) and Public Health (including Rehabilitation, The European Centre for Environment and Human Health, and a NIHR School for Public Health Research).

We recognise that our department would benefit from increased diversity and are committed to challenging our procedures to improve and sustain this along the talent pipeline. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. 

The role

We are seeking to appoint a new Lecturer with a building record of research excellence in Public Health, to deliver research and education in Public Health. This post will work closely with Prof G.J. Melendez-Torres as part of the citiesRISE Research Chair in Public Mental Health to develop an impact-facing programme of research in public mental health, with specific foci on children and young people in international contexts.

This role will provide exciting opportunities to further strengthen our interdisciplinary research, education and impact-related activities in public health. The appointed person will be an innovative academic, who is committed to delivering the highest quality education. The post holder will support the further development and delivery of our Masters in Public Health.

The post will include research, teaching and administrative duties, as appropriate for the level of appointment.

About you

For a Lecturer post you will have:

• A PhD or equivalent in Public Health, or another relevant discipline, with experience of diverse research methods
• Expertise in public mental health
• A record in attracting funding for and publishing research, or demonstrate potential to attract such funding
• An active approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research
• Enthusiasm for delivering high quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• A commitment to engage with business and/or community partners in research
• Ambition to lead projects which develop impact.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact Professor G.J. Melendez-Torres email, g.j.melendez-torres@exeter.ac.uk.