Professor/Associate Professor of Human Environmental Toxicology/Environmental Health

We are seeking a distinguished Associate Professor/Professor to lead research into the impact of environmental pollutants on human health. This new role will expand the multidisciplinary Centre for Environmental Health and Sustainability (CEHS), founded in 2018. The focus will be on understanding chemical exposures and their mechanisms.

The postholder will play a key role in the Environment Theme within the Leicester National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). This offers excellent opportunities for clinical collaboration. They will also contribute to the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Chemical Threats and Hazards, launching in April 2025. Collaborations with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Health & Safety Executive will be integral to this role.

The role involves establishing a competitive research group and contributing to the strategic priorities of the Department, College of Life Sciences, and CEHS. The postholder will support innovative teaching and report to both the Head of Department and the CEHS Director. As a senior member of CEHS, they will help shape the Centre’s research strategy and take on managerial responsibilities to support the team.

Working in an interdisciplinary environment, the research portfolio will strengthen collaborations between CEHS and other University bodies, including the Leicester NIHR BRC, the NIHR HPRU in Environmental Exposures and Health, and the University’s Institute for Environmental Futures. The Institute focuses on the ecological and health impacts of climate change and has strong links with CEHS.

This is a unique opportunity for a leading researcher to shape the future of environmental health research and contribute to societal wellbeing.