Clinical Associate Professor in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

Infection

Location:  Southampton General Hospital
Salary:   £93,666 per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date:  Monday 01 January 2024
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  2554223FC

Applications are invited for the post of Associate Professor in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases within the School of Clinical & Experimental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton

This is a full time, permanent post and the successful applicant will hold a UK certificate of completion of clinical training (CCT) to enable them to hold an honorary contract as a Consultant in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at University Hospital Southampton. The post-holder will conduct clinical work within the Department of Infection, University Hospital Southampton with the ratio of clinical and academic work being approximately 50:50.

Working with the other academic staff in the School and Faculty, the appointee will conduct research aligned to the strategy of the Faculty of Medicine and the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre. Specifically the applicant will have relevant expertise in microbial immunology and will be expected to utilise the local world-class expertise in controlled human infection and conduct research in mucosal and systemic immune responses to respiratory tract pathobionts

The post-holder will also have the opportunity to engage in basic and/or translational research activity, which is aligned with the School and will contribute to teaching activity of the School and Faculty.

The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.

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We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.