PDRA – Entomological Capacity Development

The successful candidate will be involved in development of capacity strengthening tools, implementation of the tools and their evaluation.

Key to the success of the role will be your ability to deliver across the following areas:

• Development of capacity strengthening tools - Work with partners to determine content and best mode of delivery
• Lead and coordinate the development of the tools; Assist in the initial delivery of the tools in India
• Research - Lead on the development of appropriate evaluation of the tools / capacity strengthening; Oversee ethics in UK and India for this work; Lead on a historical analysis of entomological surveillance in India
• Support - Support the implementation of integrated entomological surveillance and partner institutes in developing capacity for delivery of the training

We are seeking candidates that can demonstrate:

• PhD – entomology or equivalent
• Capacity strengthening and the development of capacity strengthening / teaching
• Delivery of teaching / capacity strengthening
• Knowledge and behaviours that support equality, diversity and inclusive practice
• Please note - this position will include travel to India

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Government backed “cycle to work” scheme.
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

Closing Date: 05/12/2021

Application Process: To apply for the position please follow this link and upload your CV and Covering Letter. To read the full Job Description & Person Specification, please click HERE (link is external)

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.  

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. 

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers. 

About LSTM 

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases.  Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics. 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:

https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/publications/lstm-annual-report-2019-2020

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