Movember Research Chair/Reader in Men's Health
Overview
The University of York invites applications for the permanent role of Movember Research Chair or Reader in Men’s Health within the Department of Health Sciences. This position is based at the University of York campus, offering hybrid working options. The successful candidate will help shape the strategic direction of the newly established Movember Institute of Men’s Health, working alongside the Institute Director to build interdisciplinary capacity and translate evidence into real-world policies and services for men and boys.
Who can apply
The university seeks an established or emerging international research leader with a background in applied health services and a collaborative ethos. Applicants should possess a strong record of peer-reviewed publications, a history of external research funding, and experience supervising doctoral students and mentoring early-career researchers. Relevant academic disciplines include mental health and suicide prevention, cancer prevention and early detection, public health and primary care, health inequalities, behavioural science, and digital environments.
Requirements
Candidates must excel at knowledge translation and demonstrate the ability to engage with policy, health, third-sector, and community partners to generate measurable impact. The University of York encourages applications from women and candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, who are under-represented in senior academic leadership roles. Under the Disability Confident scheme, disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria are guaranteed an interview.
What you get
This full-time position offers a salary ranging from £59,390 to £130,000 per annum, with the Reader level spanning £59,390 to £72,997 and professorial compensation commensurate with experience. Staff have access to family-friendly, flexible working arrangements, forums, and inclusive facilities.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 22 November 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 16 and 17 December 2026.
Links in this posting
- Informal enquiries are highly welcomed and should be directed to Professor Paul Galdas via email at paul.galdas@york.ac.uk.
- We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
- As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.