Reader in Maternal-Newborn Health/Midwifery in London

The Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research is based in the Department of Nursing & Midwifery, which has a thriving team of academics committed to developing highly competent practitioners via our pre-registration and postgraduate programmes. It has a strong portfolio of world-leading research, particularly within the areas of midwifery, midwifery models of care, perinatal mental health and equity. The Centre works in partnership with service users and community organisations, alongside health and service design experts and providers, to develop and deliver research and education which shapes future leaders and service models.

We invite applications from candidates who have a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area, with demonstrable experience to lead the development of a programme of research. In addition to an excellent research reputation, a corresponding record of internationally excellent publications, and a successful track record of securing research funding from Research Councils and other funding bodies, you should also have experience of delivering strong and effective academic leadership within a university or similar academic environment.

You will have significant experience of delivering excellent education and supervising doctoral students to successful completion, together with experience of developing and leading research in this field. You will have the ability to provide leadership within the Centre and department, including mentoring of early and mid-career researchers, and a significant contribution to academic excellence within the school is essential. You will be a good communicator, fostering excellent teamwork as well as external networks. A qualification in Midwifery is desirable while knowledge and a strong track record in relevant fields is required.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Christine McCourt at [contact information].

Closing date for applications: Sunday 31st May 2026 at 23:55pm. Interviews are scheduled to take place on w/c 22nd June 2026. The selection process will involve an interview and an assessment/exercise/presentation. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development. City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.