Chair in Air Pollution & Human Health

Applications are invited for a professorial appointment to be based in the Atmospheric Science Group in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science (DEES) at the University of Manchester (UoM). You will join a dynamic research environment at the interface between air pollution and human health at an exciting time.  We host world class atmospheric simulation chamber facilities which we use to explore air pollution chemistry and examine important emerging pollutants and impacts on a wide range of non-communicable diseases.  This globally unique interface to in vitro toxicology research and experimental medicine is opening many new avenues of research into the effects of air pollution on human health. The successful applicant will help shape the University research priorities and national/international profile through their leadership at this interface. We are open to high quality applications from current and future leaders across atmospheric chemistry with experience working with large chamber facilities and a track record of working with the health research community.  The successful applicant will be expected to support both research and teaching in DEES at UoM. 

Atmospheric Science research in DEES is internationally leading, spanning fundamental atmospheric science influencing aerosol and cloud processes, dynamical meteorology, radiation, greenhouse gas budgets, atmospheric data science, and global atmospheric chemistry.  We have a strong track record of fundamental discovery science, coupled to addressing major challenges in climate and health.  The research group has over 90 researchers, and is home to 12 National Centre for Atmospheric Sciences (NCAS) staff, a national NERC Centre, providing underpinning national capability in the discipline. We have world leading experimental facilities for atmospheric observation, including a large aerosol facility, unique in the UK, support a suite of advanced instrumentation, and undertake observations of clouds, aerosols and trace gases on the UK national research aircraft.  We have a strong track record of international collaboration and translational activities including industry partnerships and Government bodies. 

The University of Manchester drives the investment and focus of its interdisciplinary research through its Platforms, and our work is closely aligned with the University’s strategic research ambitions, being embedded within the Healthier Futures and Sustainable Futures platforms.  We make a major contribution to the climate, pollution and health theme of the cross-University Manchester Environmental Research Institute (MERI) and through this have developed strong collaborations with research teams in the Faculty of Medicine, Biology and Health, particularly in the effects of air pollution in respiratory disease, immunology, cardiovascular disease and neuroscience, which the successful applicant will help us further grow. 

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit. 

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here 

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. 

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. 

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: 

Name: Ann Webb 

Email: ann.webb@manchester.ac.uk 

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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