Job Description

Reference:

APR20255710

Expiry date: 09:46, Fri, 9th May 2025


Location: Liverpool


Salary: 39,355.00 - 45,413.00 Per Annum


Benefits: 30 days holiday + Christmas closure


Duration: Fixed-term, full-time appointment until December 2026



LSTM is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team working on the Urban TRACS: Transformative Research for Adaptation to Climate Change in Informal Settlements project. This exciting role will support participatory research across Kenya and Sierra Leone, focused on empowering poor and marginalised urban communities to adapt to climate change. You will work collaboratively with international partners and community-based organisations to design, conduct, and disseminate high-quality qualitative, quantitative, and participatory research, helping to strengthen inclusive and equitable climate resilience.


The post-holder will lead and support various components of the project, including co-designing interventions, contributing to theory and evidence-based recommendations, and mentoring master's students. You will play a key role in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), developing new funding proposals, and communicating findings through diverse formats including blogs, policy briefs, and conference presentations.

Key responsibilities will include:

Research Design & Implementation

Conduct and support high-quality reviews of literature related to climate change, health, adaptation, and informal settlements Input to design and conduct of primary research and co-designed interventions Lead monitoring, evaluation and learning activities of the project Participate in site visits and annual programme meetings

Collaborative Participatory Research

Lead development of participatory research with partners in Kenya, Sierra Leone, and beyond Synthesise cross-country findings and contribute to evidence-based recommendations Manage ethical approval processes, data handling, and funder reporting requirements

Research Communication

Lead and support the development of reports, peer-reviewed publications, and policy briefs Communicate research through conference presentations and webinars Write small-scale literature reviews to support dissemination

Research Development

Identify funding opportunities and develop new research proposals in collaboration with project partners

Supervision & Mentorship

Act as secondary supervisor for Masters' student dissertations on climate change and urban health

Communications & Representation

Create engaging content for online platforms including blogs and webinars Represent Urban TRACS in national and international forums

The successful candidate will possess:

o PhD in public health, development studies, sociology, anthropology, human geography, or urban planning (or equivalent experience)

Understanding of health issues and multi-sectoral health promotion in LMICs Strong grasp of climate change impacts and social determinants of health in LMICs Training in qualitative research methods, including participatory approaches Experience conducting research in sub-Saharan Africa and/or South-central Asia Track record of applied health, climate, or complex intervention research in LMICs Experience designing and implementing mixed-methods and participatory projects Proven skills in data analysis, research dissemination, and stakeholder engagement Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills Commitment to equity, inclusion, and ethical research practices Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required

In Return We Offer:

30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days Generous occupational pension schemes Government-backed "cycle to work" scheme Discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre A range of additional family-friendly policies

Application Process:

To apply, please upload your CV and a covering letter via the apply link. Given the volume of applications, we may close vacancies early, so we encourage early applications.

Inclusion is Central to Our Values at LSTM

We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith, social background, age, or disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We welcome applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements or returning to employment after a career break.

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 in resource-limited settings.