Chair in Health & Care Inequalities

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ob reference: BMH-031526 Salary: £75,914 - £82,933 Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health Location: Jean McFarlane Building, University of Manchester Employment type: Permanent Division/Team: Division of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work Hours Per Week: Full Time (1 FTE) Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 25/06/2026 Contract Duration: Permanent School/Directorate: School of Health Sciences We are seeking an outstanding and collaborative individual to join our team as Chair in Health and Care Inequalities . This senior academic role offers an exceptional opportunity to provide strategic leadership in research, innovation and teaching within the Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work , School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. The post holder will join a large, vibrant and interdisciplinary academic community at the University of Manchester and will play a key role in shaping and advancing contemporary agendas to reduce health and care inequalities at local, national and international levels. This is a full‑time, permanent Professorial appointment (Grade 9E) based on the University's Oxford Road campus. You will be responsible for: Leading and delivering a high‑impact, externally funded research programme focused on health and care inequalities Shaping contemporary research agendas and contributing to interdisciplinary and cross‑faculty research challenges Producing and disseminating research outputs of national and international standing Translating research findings into practice and policy across clinical, community and public settings Providing academic leadership, including mentoring early‑ and mid‑career researchers and supervising postgraduate research students We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work. About You We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate: Essential Criteria A PhD in a relevant discipline A sustained, internationally recognised research profile with a strong publication record Proven success in securing and leading externally funded research programmes Demonstrable leadership in research development, impact and engagement Strong commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and social responsibility Desirable Criteria Research impact across areas such as digital healthcare, healthy ageing, mental health or long‑term conditions Experience working with policymakers, practitioners or non‑academic partners Experience contributing to interdisciplinary or cross‑sector research initiatives We value inclusive leadership, collegiality and a commitment to developing a positive research culture as much as individual academic excellence. Our benefits include: Competitive professorial salary within the Grade 9E range Generous employer pension contribution 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure For more information, please see https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/ You can also find information on Flexible and Hybrid working here: https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/people/current-staff/flexible-and-hybrid-working/ We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy: https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/news/display/?id=32905 . Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews Name: Professor Dawn Dowding Email Address: dawn.dowding@manchester.ac.uk General enquiries and administrative support recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk Technical and job portal support https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home Applications close at midnight on the closing date. £75,914 to £82,933 per annum

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