Department
Uganda
Salary
£74,139 to £117,538 per annum pro rata inclusive
Closing Date
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Reference
MRC-MRCU
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world's leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.
Professor Viral Pathogens Theme role is a joint-appointment between MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit and the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR). This is unique leadership opportunity to shape the global virology agenda by bridging cutting-edge field research in Africa with advanced laboratory and translational science in the UK.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD with an internationally recognised track record in virology, viral immunology, or viral epidemiology, alongside proven experience in leading impactful, multidisciplinary research and securing competitive funding. They will demonstrate strategic leadership and vision-setting, an excellent publication record, and the ability to deliver high-quality, research-informed teaching and doctoral supervision. A strong commitment to mentoring, capacity building, and fostering equitable global health partnerships is essential, as is a clear future research agenda and experience in managing collaborative research teams and significant project portfolios. The candidate will also show a deep understanding of equity and inclusion in research and education, with a passion for cross-cultural science that creates real-world impact.
The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1FTE and fixed term with an initial five-year term and a strong institutional commitment to long-term scientific leadership and renewal. The post is funded by Medical Research Council (part of UK Research and Innovation) and is available immediately.
The salary will be on the Professorial salary scale in the range £74,139 - £117,538 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary "Wellbeing Days". Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is primarily based in Uganda, with active collaboration and travel to Glasgow.
Applications should be made on-line via our jobs website. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to
The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.
Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.