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Chair in Digital Health

University of Birmingham - Centre for Systems Modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine (SMQB), Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research and the School of Computer Science and School of Mathematics

Interdisciplinary appointment between the Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research and the School of Computer Science and School of Mathematics

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK 

Professorial Post

We are looking for an outstanding individual to provide research leadership within the Centre for Systems Modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine (SMQB). The post provides a unique opportunity to develop new avenues for research and teaching within an environment where working beyond traditional discipline boundaries is actively encouraged and supported. Within the domain of application of mathematics and computer science to biomedicine and healthcare, you will have a very well-established track record of impactful research, fuelled by a desire to make a difference to society. You will have a sustained record of securing significant research funding from a variety of sources, with evidence of your ability to successfully lead large and complex research projects. You will have demonstrated success in mentoring and supporting early career researchers, from PhD students through to independent Fellowship holders. You will be highly motivated to bring mathematics and data science to new audiences and a desire to contribute to educating students across mathematics, computer science and medicine. The post holder will also contribute at a high level to leadership and management activity and act as a role model in respect of citizenship. The ideal candidate will also have a strong track-record and commitment to internationalisation and have proactively sought opportunities to ensure their research is relevant to communities both within the EU and globally.

The appointment will be made on a research and education career pathway. 

At the appropriate level the post-holder will be expected to evidence: 

  • A PhD in a relevant field. 
  • A strong and proven research track record with clear evidence of developing and implementing novel research strategies. 
  • An established record of attracting and securing significant external funding. 
  • An international reputation for excellence in research through an outstanding publication record in high impact journals. 

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor John Terry, email: j.r.terry@bham.ac.uk

Selection arrangements

Applicants shortlisted for interview will be requested to attend on Tuesday and Wednesday 25th and 26th April 2023.  Presentations to a small group of staff/students followed by a short Q&A session will take place on Tuesday with final interviews on Wednesday.

To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the Apply Online button above or visit our careers website; https://edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6001/job/1144/?utm_medium=jobshare, please quote Job Ref 81911 in all enquiries. 

Valuing excellence, sustaining investment 

We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working. 

Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive salary for an outstanding candidate
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 15th February 2023
Closes: 20th March 2023
Job Ref: 81911
   
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