Autism & Physical Health Programme Lead

University of Cambridge; Oxford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge seeks an outstanding Assistant Research Professor to lead the Autism and Physical Health Programme within the KLY Centre for Autism Research. The post holder will provide scientific leadership, oversee high-quality research, and drive translation to policy and clinical practice.

The successful candidate will have a PhD, a strong publication record, external funding evidence, and excellent quantitative and analytical skills, with experience in health data and epidemiology.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline and an excellent publication record

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership for the Autism and Physical Health Programme and lead high-quality research.
• Develop competitive grant applications to fund the programme.
• Supervise research staff and build national/international collaborations.
• Translate findings into policy and healthcare improvements and inform practice.
• Collaborate with clinicians, policymakers and the autism community to shape future directions.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

University of Cambridge seeks an outstanding Assistant Research Professor to lead the Autism and Physical Health Programme within the KLY Centre for Autism Research. The post holder will provide scientific leadership, oversee high-quality research, and drive translation to policy and clinical practice.

The successful candidate will have a PhD, a strong publication record, external funding evidence, and excellent quantitative and analytical skills, with experience in health data and epidemiology.