Department
Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and International Health
Salary
£39,984 to £45,728 per annum pro rata inclusive
Closing Date
Tuesday 18 August 2026
Reference
EPH-EPIH-2026-06
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.
We have an opportunity for a Project Coordinator to work in the International Statistics & Epidemiology Group. The group comprises 35 statisticians and epidemiologists based in London and research centres in Africa, with a portfolio of research covering a range of diseases of public health importance, including HIV, TB, malaria, neglected diseases and mental health.
The successful applicant will lead on the administrative and financial management of a portfolio of research projects, providing guidance on their management and administration, working closely with the Principal Investigators, Programme Manager, and liaising with partner institutions.
Applicants must possess substantial experience of providing proactive administrative support of academic (or related) research, including ability to monitor large budgets, prepare accurate costings, projections and reports. The successful candidate must be able to use initiative and judgement to solve problems, manage a busy workload and work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Higher education to degree level or equivalent or substantial relevant experience is also essential. Experience of managing large complex grants is desirable. Further particulars are included in the.
The post may be offered on a full-time basis or part-time basis from 0.6 FTE to 1 FTE and is fixed-term for 1 year from appointment, with the potential for extension subject to funding. The post is available immediately.
The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 5 in the range £39,984-£45,728 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part-time staff. In addition there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM.
Applications should be made on-line . Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to
[email protected].
The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.
Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.
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