Associate Professorship (clinical) of Public Health

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in the UK seeks a Clinical Associate Professor of Public Health to lead research and teach graduate courses. The role requires a medical qualification and is aimed at exceptional clinicians with a track record in public health practice and research. Responsibilities include independent research, teaching, and administrative duties. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478, plus academic allowances and benefits.

Benefits

College allowances of £3,202

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Recognised authority in Public Health with a sustained career.
• Exceptional research record and strong publication history.
• Demonstrated ability in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in public health.
• Teach graduate-level courses and supervise students.
• Undertake administrative and governance duties.

Skills

Public Health practice

Research leadership

Teaching excellence

Professional registration

Education

Medical qualification

Relevant professional registration (e.g., GMC)

Job description

Overview

The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS) and Wolfson College are recruiting a Clinical Associate Professor of Public Health. We are looking for a clinical research lead who will complement our current research themes and would be particularly interested in candidates with research interests in the following areas: Public Health; Global Health; Health Behaviours.

Eligibility & Qualifications

We expect to appoint at the level of Associate Professor. The appointee will be a recognised authority in their field, demonstrating a sustained career of leading research and possessing breadth and depth of specialist knowledge. This is a clinical academic post requiring medical qualification. Applicants must maintain an honorary consultant contract throughout the appointment, which requires GMC registration with a licence to practise and be on the Specialist Register or General Practitioner Register as appropriate. Medically qualified clinicians in public health without current GMC (or UKPHR registration at consultant‑equivalent level) may also be considered if they can demonstrate a substantial and impactful track record in public health practice.

We are seeking an outstanding clinician scientist in Public Health or Primary Care, or with closely related research interests, who has an exceptional research record; shows evidence of substantial independent research accomplishment and a strong publication record, as well as evidence of a substantial and realisable research plan which will complement the department’s research strategy. Applicants should demonstrate:

• Experience in public health practice, education, and research, supported by appropriate professional registration (e.g., FPH, RCGP, GMC, GDC, UKPHR).
• Excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, including supervision and research training, and a commitment to the organisation and delivery of teaching.
• Willingness to undertake a proportionate share of administrative duties within the Department and the College, and a commitment to academic and pastoral support of students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in public health.
• Teach graduate-level courses and supervise graduate students.
• Undertake administrative, governance and pastoral duties for the department and Wolfson College.

Benefits

£109,725 to £145,478, plus college allowances of £3,202 and other benefits: Grade A82.

Application

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the ‘Apply’ link above.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday, 12 January 2026. Interviews for shortlisted candidates are expected to be held in mid‑February or early March 2026.

Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented in academic posts in Oxford.