Nuffield Professor of Population Health

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div>The University of Oxford intends to appoint the Nuffield Professor of Population Health who will also serve as Head of the Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH). This Professorship is a key appointment for the Department as it will bring in a new chapter of leadership when the current incumbent, Professor Sir Rory Collins FRS, steps down from the role.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Population health and epidemiology research is a key strategic discipline for the Oxford Medical Sciences Division and the University. It is pivotal to the University&#8217;s many contributions to research and capacity building in global health. This Professorship includes the leadership of the Department made up of around 900 staff, students and academic visitors. The successful candidate will provide effective management and leadership, and contribute to Divisional and Central University committees, as well as lead international research activity in NDPH.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The ideal candidate will bring an outstanding track record of first class, internationally-recognised research with evidence of well-cited original publications and demonstrated evidence of real-world, material impact. They will have a strong vision for population health research, and a commitment to leadership of the Department that will help to extend its impact on health globally and training in the discipline. The post is available as either a clinical or non-clinical position. If appointed to a clinical post you must be medically qualified and will be a clinician at NHS consultant/honorary consultant level.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The post will be based in the Nuffield Department of Population Health, and will be associated with St John&#8217;s College. You will be a member of both the University and College community. You will be part of a lively and intellectually stimulating research community which performs to the highest international levels in research and publications and will have access to the excellent research facilities which Oxford offers. You could have a role to play in the running of the College as a member and trustee of its Governing Body.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is a member of the Athena SWAN Charter to promote women in Science, Engineering, Technology and Medicine. The University holds an Athena SWAN silver award at institutional level, and the Nuffield Department of Population Health also holds an Athena SWAN silver award.&#160;Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is&#160;<strong>12:00 UK time on Monday 30 October 2023</strong>. Applications are to be made via Wittkieffer International at&#160;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wittkieffer.com/position/37114-head-of-nuffield-department-of-population-health/">https://www.wittkieffer.com/position/37114-head-of-nuffield-department-of-population-health/</a>.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Queries about the post, and how to apply, should be addressed to Natalie Derry, <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:nderry@wittkieffer.com">nderry@wittkieffer.com</a>, +44 (0)7408 851596 or Julia Anderson, <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:janderson@wittkieffer.com">janderson@wittkieffer.com</a>, +44 (0)7408 865130.&#160;All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div> </div>