Lead world-class research and shape the future of child outcomes.
We are seeking a senior clinician with extensive research/academic experience to join the University of Leeds as Professor of Child Health, to support the growth and delivery of our ambitious Child Health Outcomes Research at Leeds (CHORAL) programme. This £5 million initiative aims to focus research on improving outcomes for children and young people, particularly in areas such as severe childhood illnesses including cancer, neonatal and paediatric intensive care, health inequalities, and mental health.
You will be an established children’s health care professional (from any clinical discipline other than medicine or dentistry) with a strong record of interdisciplinary research, academic leadership, and training and supervision. Your expertise will align with one of CHORAL’s Multidisciplinary Research Groups: Improving Childhood Wellbeing, Transforming Outcomes Through Data Linkage, Children’s Cancer Translational Research, or Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care.
You will have an excellent research and publication record; your work will align with CHORAL’s aims and the strategic priorities of the University of Leeds and its key stakeholders. A national and international reputation in your field, supported by active engagement in professional, research, and education networks, is essential.
The University of Leeds offers a range of benefits including generous pension schemes, family friendly policies and an entitlement of ten days of staff development per year (pro rata) for FMH staff. To learn more follow the link to our benefits website.
For more information please see the candidate brief and also visit our Faculty of Medicine and Health website.
Should you require any additional details or wish to have a confidential, informal discussion please contact Professor Adam Glaser, CHORAL Director: a.glaser@leeds.ac.uk, Professor Richard Feltbower, CHORAL Deputy Director, r.g.feltbower@leeds.ac.uk, Professor Jon Dorling, CHORAL Professor of Neonatology and Child Health, j.s.dorling@leeds.ac.uk.
To apply, please submit a CV or Academic/Research Profile plus a supporting statement (maximum three pages of A4) outlining how your knowledge and expertise equip you to deliver the responsibilities detailed in the candidate brief.
Location
Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service
Faculty of Medicine & Health
School/Institute
Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine (LICAMM)
Category
Academic
Grade
Off grading structure
Salary
The successful candidate will be paid according to the University’s Professorial pay scale or the appropriate NHS clinical pay scale, whichever is the higher at anyone time.
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Ongoing
Release Date
Tuesday 28 October 2025
Closing Date
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
MHLCM1416