NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Antimicrobials and AMR

Job description

Hours of work: Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Tenure: Fixed term for up to 4 years/until CCST; funding start date - 1st April 2027

Please note that the salary shown is based on the 2025/26 pay rates. Updated 2026/27 pay rates, are currently awaiting approval and will be applied once confirmed (pro rata); point dependent on level of training.

Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics | University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool, in partnership with NHS England Northwest and United Hospitals of Liverpool Group, has developed an exciting opportunity for clinical academic training in antimicrobial therapy and AMR. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with the potential to excel in both clinical and academic training. The prospective NIHR Clinical Lecturer will join a large team of researchers addressing national and international challenges related to AMR.

Academic Training:

The academic component of the programme will be overseen by Professor William Hope. The academic training will include the development of a sustainable research program that is consistent with the University's strategy for excellence. The academic component will support the ACL to develop as an independent and internationally leading clinician scientist. The ACL will be expected to publish high-quality research and secure their own research funding via research grants and fellowships.

Interviews are to be held on Monday 7th December 2026.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.