Lecturer in Infectious Disease Epidemiology / Behavioural Science

19911BR

School of Medicine

Teaching & Research

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Lecturer in Infectious Disease Epidemiology / Infectious Disease Behavioural Science
WAVU / Centre for Trials Research (CTR)
College of Biomedical & Life Sciences

The School of Medicine at Cardiff University seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Infectious Disease Epidemiology / Infectious Disease Behavioural Science to join a newly established Translational Virology Unit that sits across the Centre for Trials Research, Division of Infection and Immunity, and Division of Cancer and Genetics. The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual seeking to develop an independent research program contributing to basic and applied virology research, focussing primarily on applied public health infectious diseases, with experience of interdisciplinary research and methodological expertise within one or more of the following areas: epidemiology, clinical trials, behaviour change, qualitative research methods, and/or working with marginalised populations. 

The post holder will be expected to develop cross cutting collaborative links across relevant Cardiff University research themes, developing competitive research proposals and building research capacity to support Virology-related research – a key area of strength highlighted for support through this newly created Unit. The post holder will actively contribute towards the delivery of the aims and objectives highlighted in this document.

The recruited individual will have the majority of their time protected for research, but for career development purposes we anticipate them contributing to the School through research led teaching – for example, leading student projects for undergraduates, MSc students and professional training year (PTY) students. 

The successful applicant will have a growing national/international academic reputation, an excellent record of high-quality publications, and the enthusiasm and drive to play a key role in enhancing the School’s reputation for impactful research and community engagement. The recruited individual will have evidence of their ability to successfully compete for competitive research funding, and of their ability to build a research team that aligns with the expectations of the post.

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, clinical medicine at Cardiff had 92% of its research activity ranked as being world-leading or internationally excellent.

The post holder will engage with external academic, professional and Industrial partners to enhance the School’s reach and reputation, and will enhance the School’s creative and inclusive community, which is recognised for its impact on policy, practice and public life.

For informal enquiries, please contact:

Dr David Gillespie (Public Health and Infection Trials) – GillespieD1@cardiff.ac.uk
Professor Richard Stanton (Virology/Immunology) – StantonRJ@cardiff.ac.uk
Professor Alan Parker (Virology/Oncolytics) – ParkerAL@cardiff.ac.uk.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) for 5 years in the first instance, and available from 1st April 2025.

We are looking to appoint to this advert up to one full-time equivalent and are open to this being one full-time individual or two part-time individuals. We would ask that applicants are clear about whether they are seeking a full- or part-time position when applying.

Salary: £51,039 - £55,755 per annum (Grade 7). 

Date advert posted: Thursday, 10 April 2025

Closing date: Thursday, 1 May 2025

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. 

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:  Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job Description

Main function

To deliver high-quality and research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and contribute to the research record of the School through commitment to carrying out research leading to the publishing of work in high-quality journals. To pursue excellence in research, teaching and enterprise and to inspire others to do the same. To perform these functions within the Wales Applied Virology Unit (WAVU).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research
•    To conduct research within public health viral infectious diseases, and contribute to the overall internationally recognised research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in leading high-quality peer-reviewed academic journals and high-impact conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of research staff and postgraduate/MSc research students
•    To independently develop research objectives, projects or proposals for own or joint research including research funding acting as a PI as required. To develop research networks through regular national/international conference/seminar presentations
•    To participate in School research activities. 

Teaching 
•    To contribute to module development where required.
•    To carry out other forms of scholarship including the pastoral care of students at Cardiff University
•    To supervise the work of students including the supervision of research led Undergraduate and Master’s students, the co-supervision of PGR’s and acting as a PGR progress review panel member as required
•    To act as a Personal Tutor and provide pastoral support to students

Other
•    To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
•    To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world.
•    Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Scope of Job

The role holder will be embedded within a newly established Translational Virology Unit that sits across the Centre for Trials Research, Division of Infection and Immunity, and Division of Cancer and Genetics.

They will work with researchers spanning basic, translational, and applied virology research and collaborate closely with Public Health Wales and the NHS clinicians.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education

1.    Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience

2.    Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification or experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

3.    An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within public health infectious disease and methodological expertise within one or more of the following: epidemiology, clinical trials, behaviour change, qualitative research methods, working with marginalised populations.

4.    Significant teaching experience at a high level of quality at undergraduate/postgraduate level.

5.    Growing national reputation within academic field

6.    Proven substantial record of publications in high-impact national journals.

7.    Proven ability to obtain competitive research funding along with a strong portfolio of research grants

8.    Ability to contribute to the delivery and continued development of modules across the School teaching programmes

Pastoral, Communication and Team Working

9.    Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication

10.    The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor

Desirable Criteria

1.    Relevant professional qualification(s)

2.    Evidence of collaborations with industry

3.    Proven ability to work without close supervision

4.     Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community
5.    Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the School

6.    A willingness to take responsibility for academically related administration.

7.    Proven ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary research team.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria

It is School of Medicine's policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement.

Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance for this post, 19911BR 

If candidates do not provide written evidence of meeting all of the essential criteria then their application will not be progressed. The School of Medicine welcome the submission of CVs to accompany evidence of the job-based criteria.

Job Category

Academic - Teaching & Research, Medical & Dental