(SHPS00293)
Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.
City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% at postgraduate level), from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.
In the last decade City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.
Background
The School is seeking to appoint to a Professorship in Healthy Ageing. An accomplished and ambitious individual with research interests that align closely with one or more of the School’s Research Centres, the appointed Professor will have acquired the experience necessary to lead the successful development of a programme of research. They will be responsible for undertaking world-leading or internationally excellent research; generating research grant income; developing the School’s external partnerships in their particular field; and facilitating the work of the School’s Research Centres, their Department, and the wider School.
Responsibilities
We invite applications from candidates who hold a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area, with demonstrable ability to lead the development of a programme of research. A world-leading research reputation and corresponding record of internationally excellent publications, is essential, as is a successful track record of securing research funding from Research Councils and other funding bodies. Experience of delivering influential and effective leadership within a university or similar academic environment is required.
Person Specification
Applicants will have significant experience of delivering excellent education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervising doctoral students to successful completion. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate established links with international individuals and organisations in Primary Care and/or Secondary Care (e.g. NHS Trusts, private sector).
Additional Information
City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 17th September 2023 at 11:59pmThe role is available from 01st January 2024 or earlier by negotiation.
Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 3rd October 2023.
City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
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For more information and to apply please see the link below
https://www.city.ac.uk/about/jobs/apply/details.html?jobId=3241&jobTitle=Professor%20of%20Healthy%20Ageing