Chair in Air Pollution & Human Health

Job title:

Chair in Air Pollution & Human Health

Company

University of Manchester

Job description

Applications are invited for a professorial appointment to be based in the Atmospheric Science Group in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Manchester (UoM). You will join a dynamic research environment at the interface between air pollution and human health at an exciting time. We host world class atmospheric simulation chamber facilities which we use to explore air pollution chemistry and examine important emerging pollutants, and are developing in synergy with health research, to examine the role of air pollution and its impacts on a wide range of non-communicable diseases. This globally unique interface to in vitro toxicology research and experimental medicine is opening many new avenues of research into the effects of air pollution on human health. The successful applicant will help shape the University research priorities and national/international profile through their leadership at this interface. We are open to high quality applications from current and future leaders across atmospheric chemistry with experience working with large chamber facilities and a track record of working with the health research community. The successful applicant will be expected to support both research and teaching in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Manchester.As well as our strengths in Air Pollution and Health, Atmospheric Science research in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at University of Manchester is internationally leading, spanning fundamental atmospheric science influencing aerosol and cloud processes, dynamical meteorology, radiation, greenhouse gas budgets, atmospheric data science, and global atmospheric chemistry. We have a strong track record of fundamental discovery science, that is coupled to addressing major challenges in climate and health. The research group is home to over 90 researchers, including 11 academic staff, and is home to 12 National Centre for Atmospheric Sciences (NCAS) staff, a national NERC Centre, providing underpinning national capability in the discipline. One of the NCAS scientists manages our atmospheric chamber facility and is working at the air pollution-health interface. We have world leading experimental facilities for atmospheric observation, including a large aerosol facility, unique in the UK, we support a suite of advanced instrumentation including numerous mass online mass spectrometers, and undertake observations of clouds, aerosols and trace gases on the UK national research aircraft. We have a strong track record of grant income, publications, awards, international collaboration and translational activities including industry partnerships and national and regional Government.The University of Manchester drives the investment and focus of its interdisciplinary research through its Platforms, which provide focus and resources to connect, drive and amplify interdisciplinary collaborations across our institutes and research areas. Our work is closely aligned with the University’s strategic research ambitions, being embedded within the Healthier Futures and Sustainable Futures platforms. We make a major contribution to the climate, pollution and health theme of the cross-University Manchester Environmental Research Institute (MERI) and through this have developed strong collaborations with research teams in the Faculty of Medicine, Biology and Health, particularly in the effects of air pollution in respiratory disease, immunology, cardiovascular disease and neuroscience, which the successful applicant will help us further grow.What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School of Natural Sciences holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women and other under-represented groups for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Ann WebbEmail: ann.webb@manchester.ac.ukGeneral enquiries:Email:Technical support:This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.Page Break

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:40:02 GMT

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