Associate Professorship of Climate Change and Child Health

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Oxford seeks an Associate Professor of Climate Change and Child Health. The role involves leading research initiatives, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to teaching. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in relevant fields and possess a strong background in climate health research, particularly in low-income contexts. Experience in policy and mentoring is desirable.

Qualifications

• Outstanding record in climate change and child health research in low- and middle-income countries.
• Expertise in causal inference and cost-effectiveness analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on climate change and child health.
• Collaborate on projects involving statistical analysis of climate and health data.
• Contribute to teaching and supervision.

Skills

Policy engagement

Research funding

Diversity and inclusion promotion

Advanced quantitative methods

Mentoring early-career researchers

Education

PhD in social or behavioral sciences

PhD in data science

PhD in public health

PhD in epidemiology

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Associate Professorship of Climate Change and Child Health, Oxford

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University of Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

13.08.2025

Expiry Date:

27.09.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking an Associate Professor of Climate Change and Child Health to join a dynamic cross-university program led by Prof. Lucie Cluver in the Department of Social Policy and Intervention. The appointment will be associated with a non-tutorial fellowship at Reuben College. This newly created position is part of a university-wide initiative to advance interdisciplinary health research addressing global health challenges, aiming to improve child and adolescent health and wellbeing. The successful candidate will lead research within an upcoming Programme at the Oxford Martin School, collaborating closely with Prof. Cluver on projects involving statistical analysis of climate and child health data, development of solutions with rigorous evaluation methods, and scalable interventions for children and adolescents. They will also collaborate with the Department of Psychiatry to foster interdisciplinary research and will be part of the Centre for Evidence-Based Intervention, contributing to teaching, supervision, and departmental and college duties.

About you The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in social or behavioral sciences, data science, public health, epidemiology, or a related field, with an outstanding record in climate change and child health research in low- and middle-income countries. Expertise in advanced quantitative methods, including causal inference and cost-effectiveness analyses, is essential. Candidates should demonstrate success in policy engagement, securing research funding, and promoting diversity and inclusion. Experience mentoring early-career researchers is advantageous. Applicants must submit a CV, a supporting statement (max 4 pages), a research statement (max 2 pages), and three referees' details as part of their application.