Salary: £39,906 - £41,064 annum Full-Time, Fixed-term appointment to 31st August 2027 Based in Liverpool, hybrid (minimum of 3 days on site per week) Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence in research and tropical diseases. Established in 1898, making us the oldest school of our kind, we have been committed to improving health for over 127 years. We are currently seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to work as part of the Start4All project which focuses on global improvement of TB screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Based at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, you will coordinate activities between LSTM, partner countries, the Stop TB partnership (Geneva), World Health Organisation, and the funder Unitaid. Key responsibilities will include: Working with the project management and implementation teams to ensure the successful and timely delivery of study activities, engagement with key in-country and international stakeholders, including through key informant interviews, and supporting data managers to present data to policy makers at national level and WHO. Supporting the design of effective integrated strategies for the sustainable, acceptable, and affordable case detection, care and treatment of TB. Identifying priorities of affected persons and communities to ensure equitable management of TB that meets the needs of vulnerable populations and promotes social inclusion. Contributing to the development of recommendations for the scale up of quality effective interventions within existing health systems infrastructure. Improving stakeholder capacity to identify and address research gaps and apply evidence to strengthen the diagnosis and care of people affected by TB. Supporting day-to-day running of research activities both at LSTM and with advice and liaison with partners across the five implementing countries Building capacity with partners to deliver innovative and harmonised research approaches, to support multi-disciplinary approaches and learning. Contributing to data analysis, and interpretation of study findings in line with predefined analysis plans. Supporting preparation of reports, manuscripts, and dissemination materials related to endpoint findings Working with Start4All leadership team, implementation and diagnostics team members and LSTM’s Global Health Trials Unit (GHTU) to ensure smooth running across all projects (research and technical teams; data management teams; trial management; programme management teams; procurement team) Providing structured technical support to country teams to resolve operational bottlenecks related to diagnostic testing workflows and study delivery, in coordination with the central study team and the laboratory leads. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: PhD in a health or health-related science discipline (such as Public Health, Diagnostics, Community Health, Health Policy, development studies, geography, sociology or anthropology, health systems) Experience in working in health, development or implementation in low-income countries. Experience in conducting research in the field of diagnostics (ideally related to TB), social sciences, health economics, and international/global health Experience in academic paper writing/evidence of published paper authorship and international presentations. Understanding of working within multi-country research consortia in the field of TB, ideally with those in which LSTM has previously been involved as a partner or lead Experience in working with international partners including researchers and large funding bodies Understanding of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods study design, data collection, and data analysis Applied mixed method research skills relevant to international and global public health. Including knowledge of participatory approaches. (For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification) 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 A range of additional family friendly policies Application Process: To apply for the position please follow the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role. 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. LSTM is committed to upholding freedom of speech and academic freedom within the law for all its members. Candidates will not be disadvantaged or adversely impacted for exercising their free speech within the law during our recruitment processes. For more information, see our Freedom of Speech Code of practice https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/policies-and-procedures/freedom-of-speech-code-of-practice. 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. 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/annual-reports-and-financial-statements LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies