Hong Kong Jockey Club Chair in Health Emergencies

Hong Kong Jockey Club Chair in Health Emergencies

The Fleming Initiative is delighted to invite applications for a Professor in Health Emergencies to join its interdisciplinary team in their work to protect global populations from the threat of antimicrobial resistance.

The Initiative, a partnership between Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS, is looking to translate innovation into practice through scientific, public engagement, behavioural change and policy measures providing real-world solutions to the global problem of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

You must have an outstanding research portfolio in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Infectious Diseases epidemiology, data science or informatics, as demonstrated through a track record of obtaining competitive peer-reviewed funding and publication in journals of international standing.

You are expected to have a proven ability to work with major public health agencies globally, developing collaborations to develop research and other tools and skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues. You should also have expertise in informing policy and communication with policymakers.

• Bringing the necessary vision and technical skills to develop a longitudinal research agenda focusing on the novel use of big data and AI for the purposes of AMR and infectious diseases related surveillance and outbreak detection and prevention
• Developing appropriate data-pipelines and cloud infrastructure
• Supervising, training and mentoring research staff and students at the highest scientifically rigorous levels
• Developing contacts and collaborations with other research organisations, both academic and commercial, including strengthening links with institutions in Hong Kong
• Contributing to the Fleming Initiative’s vision of interdisciplinary working and collective behaviour change

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world‑leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity
• The chance to be involved in this exciting and high profile Initiative as its earliest stages
• Sector‑leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing

This is a full‑time post.

Location: White City and St Mary’s campuses