Clinical Senior Lecturer and Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology (Redep[...]

City, University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK seeks a highly competent researcher to join the Vaccinology Group, focusing on vaccine-preventable diseases. The successful candidate will have a PhD and a UK-registerable medical qualification, alongside strong clinical experience in Paediatric Infectious Diseases. Responsibilities include conducting research, training academic clinicians, and supervising PhD students. Excellent communication skills and a proven research track record are essential. This role offers the opportunity to make impactful contributions in global health.

Qualifications

• PhD in vaccinology or a relevant discipline.
• UK-registerable medical qualification and CCT in paediatrics.
• Proven track record of high-quality research.

Responsibilities

• Drive research into vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Train academic clinicians in neonatal and paediatric infection.
• Develop and deliver research-led teaching and supervision for PhD students.

Skills

Research in vaccine-preventable diseases

Clinical trials

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in vaccinology or related discipline

UK-registerable basic medical qualification

CCT in paediatrics

Job description

Background

St George’s School of Health and Medical Sciences is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

Responsibilities

We are looking for applicants to join the Vaccinology Group at the Centre for Neonatal and Paediatric Infection. The post holder will be responsible for driving research into vaccine‑preventable diseases in a global health context and training academic clinicians. We would like to hear from highly competent candidates with a strong international track record of research in maternal and neonatal vaccination clinical trials and immunology.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have a PhD in vaccinology or another relevant discipline, a UK‑registerable basic medical qualification, and CCT in paediatrics with a sub‑specialty interest or specialist training in paediatric infection and immunology, with full registration with the General Medical Council. A proven track record of high‑quality research, a clear and ambitious plan for future research, and the ability to secure external research funding are essential. Candidates need the ability to develop and deliver research‑led teaching and assessment and successfully supervise PhD students. Clinical experience is essential, with demonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.