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We are currently recruiting for 11 positions
Post-Doctoral Research Associate (90589)
Tropical Disease Biology
The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate within the Department of Tropical Disease Biology. This part-time role will support the department’s expanding research portfolio in the areas of infectious diseases, antimicrobial chemotherapy, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Location:Liverpool
Job Type:Fixed Term / Part Time (Fixed-term appointment to 31st March 2027 )
Salary:£39,906 – £46,049 Pro Rata
Closing Date:Mon, Oct 13, 2025Deadline soon
Programme Officer – Enterprise and Innovation (90381)
Professional Services
The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is seeking a Programme Officer – Enterprise & Innovation to join our dynamic and growing Enterprise & Innovation (E&I) team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of high-impact global health programmes that are shaping innovation and enterprise both in the UK and across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)
Location:Liverpool
Job Type:Fixed Term / Full Time (Fixed-term appointment to 29th February 2028 )
Salary:£33,482 – £38,249 Per Annum
Closing Date:Mon, Oct 13, 2025Deadline soon
Agile Working Available: Yes
Tropical Disease Biology
The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is recruiting a Research Assistant to support a major initiative within the Infection Innovation Consortium (iiCON), a £200million collaborative programme accelerating the development of new anti-infectives, diagnostics, and therapeutics.
Location:Liverpool
Job Type:Fixed Term / Full Time (Fixed-term appointment to 31st March 2027 )
Salary:£33,951 – £38,784 Per Annum
Closing Date:Mon, Oct 13, 2025Deadline soon
Agile Working Available: Yes
Finance
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for research and teaching in tropical diseases. For over a century, we are proud to have contributed to improving global health by researching diseases that primarily affect developing countries. Our work has been recognised by some highly prestigious awards, including Business of the Year 2023 by Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, and recently being ranked in the top 5.3% of universities worldwide.
Location:Liverpool
Job Type:Contract / Full Time (FTC for 12 months )
Salary:£39,906 Per Annum
Closing Date:Thu, Oct 16, 2025Deadline soon
Vector Biology
The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Research Technician to join the Mosquito Symbiosis and Infection (Mossi) Lab within the Vector Biology Department. The successful candidate will provide microbiology, molecular biology, and insectary support to a range of projects, while also assisting in the day-to-day running and organisation of the laboratory.
Location:Liverpool
Job Type:Fixed Term / Full Time (Fixed-term appointment to 31st October 2026 )
Salary:£29,588 – £33,951 Per Annum
Closing Date:Fri, Oct 17, 2025
Agile Working Available: No
Clinical Sciences
The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a world leader in infectious disease research and innovation. Our Department of Clinical Sciences is at the forefront of translational research, bringing together clinicians, scientists, and public health specialists to address major global health challenges.We are seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to join an NIHR Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB)-funded feasibility study investigating Large Airway Collapse (LAC). This is an exciting oppo…
Location:Liverpool
Job Type:Fixed Term / Part Time (2-year, fixed-term appointment (part-time, up to 1 day per week))
Salary:£52,656 – £65,048 Per Annum
Closing Date:Fri, Oct 17, 2025
Post-Doctoral Research Associate (90537)
Clinical Sciences
The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Post-doctoral Research Associate to join the Department of Clinical Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an Innovate UK-funded research programme aimed at developing a pre-clinical pipeline for vaccine evaluation.
Location:Liverpool
Job Type:Fixed Term / Full Time (Fixed-term appointment to 30th November 2026 )
Salary:£39,906 – £46,049 Per Annum
Closing Date:Mon, Oct 20, 2025
Professor / Reader / Senior Lecturer in Vector Biology
Vector Biology
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. We are now seeking to expand our research to investigate vector–pathogen interactions, to assess the impacts of anthropogenic change on vector-borne diseases, and to diversify the disease systems in which we work, and are looking for leaders in this area to join us.
Location:Liverpool
Job Type:Permanent / Full Time
Salary:Competitive
Closing Date:Mon, Oct 20, 2025
Agile Working Available: Yes
Programme Manager – Laboratory Operations (Microbiology)
Professional Services
Join LSTM’s Human Challenge Facility as Programme Manager – Laboratory Operations (Microbiology). Lead our lab team delivering world-class controlled human infection studies, with responsibility for microbiological oversight, staff management, sample integrity, budgets, and regulatory compliance. This senior role offers the chance to shape laboratory strategy, drive innovation, and ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and biosafety in cutting-edge vaccine research.
Location:Liverpool
Job Type:Fixed Term / Full Time (Full-time, Fixed Term (Maternity Cover))
Salary:£47,389 – £59,967 Per Annum
Closing Date:Tue, Oct 21, 2025
Research Laboratory Technician Team Leader
Clinical Sciences
Join LSTM’s Human Challenge Facility as Research Laboratory Technician Team Leader. You’ll manage a team of technicians delivering world-class controlled human infection studies, overseeing microbiology, sample management, equipment, and safety compliance. With responsibility for training, workflow, and quality standards, you’ll drive continuous improvement in lab operations while supporting cutting-edge vaccine research that makes a global impact.
Location:Liverpool
Job Type:Fixed Term / Full Time (Full-time, Fixed Term (Maternity Cover))
Salary:£39,906 – £46,049 Per Annum
Closing Date:Wed, Oct 22, 2025
Post-Doctoral Research Associate/Lecturer in Health Systems – Institute for Resilient Health Systems
Clinical Science and International Public Health
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Institute for Resilient Health Systems (IRHS) as a Post Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) in Health Systems. This post will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with frequent travel to Kisumu, Kenya, and will play a key role in conducting and disseminating research on health system resilience across Kenya, Malawi, Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom.As PDRA, you will support the establishment of the IRHS by delivering innovative research that strengthens und…
Location:Nairobi, Kenya
Job Type:Fixed Term / Full Time (Full-time, 2-year fixed-term appointment (with possibility of extension) )
Salary:£39,906 – £59,967 Per Annum
Closing Date:Tue, Nov 4, 2025