Professor / Associate Professor of Human Environmental Toxicology / Environmental Health

Euraxess; Leicester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a distinguished Associate Professor/Professor to lead groundbreaking research on the impact of environmental pollutants on human health. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of environmental health research within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in human toxicology, environmental epidemiology, or biological chemistry, and will be instrumental in developing innovative research strategies. Join a forward-thinking community dedicated to societal wellbeing and contribute to impactful research that addresses pressing environmental challenges.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Track record of internationally recognized research outputs.
• Experience in teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Lead research into environmental pollutants and human health.
• Establish a competitive research group and contribute to departmental strategy.

Skills

Human Toxicology

Environmental Epidemiology

Biological Chemistry

Education

PhD in relevant subject area

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER Research Field Biological sciences Chemistry Environmental science Geosciences Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 26 May 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Vacancy ID:8336

Location:Leicester

Department:College of Life Sciences

Vacancy terms:Full-time and permanent

Salary details:Grade 10 - Competitive (Professor) / Grade 9 - £59,139 to £66,537 per annum (Associate Professor)

Hours per week:37.5

Advert closes midnight on:26 May 2025

About the role

We are seeking a distinguished Associate Professor/Professor to lead research into the impact of environmental pollutants on human health. This new role will expand the multidisciplinary Centre for Environmental Health and Sustainability (CEHS), founded in 2018. The focus will be on understanding chemical exposures and their mechanisms.

The postholder will play a key role in the Environment Theme within the Leicester National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). This offers excellent opportunities for clinical collaboration. They will also contribute to the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Chemical Threats and Hazards, launching in April 2025. Collaborations with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Health & Safety Executive will be integral to this role.

The role involves establishing a competitive research group and contributing to the strategic priorities of the Department, College of Life Sciences, and CEHS. The postholder will support innovative teaching and report to both the Head of Department and the CEHS Director. As a senior member of CEHS, they will help shape the Centre’s research strategy and take on managerial responsibilities to support the team.

Working in an interdisciplinary environment, the research portfolio will strengthen collaborations between CEHS and other University bodies, including the Leicester NIHR BRC, the NIHR HPRU in Environmental Exposures and Health, and the University’s Institute for Environmental Futures. The Institute focuses on the ecological and health impacts of climate change and has strong links with CEHS.

This is a unique opportunity for a leading researcher to shape the future of environmental health research and contribute to societal wellbeing.

About you

We are looking for a candidate from a relevant field such as human toxicology, environmental epidemiology, or biological chemistry.This opportunity is available at eitherProfessor or Associate Professorlevel depending on your experience, knowledge and research outputs - please indicate in your application which position you are most interested in.

To be successful in the role ofAssociate Professoryou will hold a PhD in a relevant subject area and have a track record of outputs that are internationally recognised and world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour. You will be able to demonstrate experience of teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level, as well as being able to evidence your future plans for research applications.

To be successful in the role ofProfessor, in addition to the above, you will also have experience of successful leadership of a Research Institute, Centre, Group or equivalent unit and leadership of relevant research and professional networks on a national and international level. You will have a track record of substantial external funding through grant capture, consultancy arrangements and/or knowledge exchange projects, meeting the discipline benchmark over a sustained period of time. Additionally you will be able to demonstrate evidence of esteem in professional practice in pursuit of research. You will also have a track record of successful recruitment and supervision of PhD/MD students.

For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to both Job Summary Forms.

Applications should consist of a curriculum vitae detailing relevant qualifications and experience, full employment history and achievements. CV's should be accompanied by a 2 page covering letter describing briefly how you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the Job Summary Form, your achievements,why the appointment is of interest and what you'd like to achieve in the role.

We anticipate that interviews will take place on Main Campus, on 12 June 2025.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community ofCitizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local communitythrough our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.