Advancing your career
At LSTM, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to grow and thrive in their career. We are committed to supporting your professional journey through structured pathways, mentorship, and a culture where you are empowered to take ownership of your development.
What we offer:
- Professional growth through industry-relevant training and skill-building workshops
- Continuous learning opportunities to expand your knowledge and expertise
- Clear promotion pathways with dedicated support for career advancement
Career pathways
We create opportunities and provide resources to extend career development within a culture where everyone is accountable for their own learning and progression. All managers are encouraged to play an important role in helping to guide and support staff through their career development and progression.
Enabling people to take advantage of development opportunities is a key part of the success of our organisation so that people have the skills to progress to the right roles for success.
Mentorship and training
Development happens in many forms at LSTM:
- Interactive workshops and expert lectures
- eLearning resources and discussion groups
- Town hall briefings and lived experience talks
- Panel discussions and volunteer opportunities
- Committee and working group participation
These are all enabled with managers who provide mentorship, commitment, and guidance to help you thrive while contributing to LSTM’s global health mission. LSTM also strives to create more mentorship opportunities either through learned societies or from the wider LSTM community.
Leadership development
LSTM supports the growth of all leaders in LSTM. By working with leading providers in the sector such as Advance HE and with internal initiatives, we have a varied programme to support your growth.
Career Track
The Career Track is a dedicated pathway for academic progression to Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Reader, and Professor. Successful entrants are set challenging targets and supported to achieve them over a three-year period. If successful they emerge as core-funded academics who are recognised for their excellence in research, teaching, and knowledge exchange.
Academic promotion
There are three routes to academic promotion:
- Research and Education Route: research-focused applications
- Education Route: teaching and learning-focused applications
- Research Only Route: Senior or Principal Research Associate positions only
The Academic Promotion process runs once a year, with details of the process and timelines published by HR.
Staff networks: Your community at LSTM
Collaboration and partnership lead to greater success.We’re commiteed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Our staff networks offer a sense of community and support to help you take the next step in your career.
Early-Mid Career Researchers Network
A supportive community where researchers share knowledge, discuss career development, and learn from internal and external speakers about diverse career paths. We invite internal and external speakers to share their experiences in careers within and outside of academia.
Laboratory Users’ Group
A monthly forum for all academic and technical laboratory users to discuss effective lab operations and share best practices.
Diversity and Inclusion Networks
Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Network: Supporting UK and international staff through race equality awareness and creating welcoming, respectful environments for all.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender, Intersex and Asexual Network: Providing confidential support, organising inclusive social events, and addressing workplace issues with accessible, welcoming activities.
Disability and Carers Network: Offering information, support, and advocacy for disabled staff and carers to advance equity across LSTM.
Neurodivergent Network: A sub-network fostering inclusive workplaces by sharing challenges, learnings, and support for neurodivergent staff.
Women at LSTM Network: Supporting our Athena Swan Silver status commitment to gender equality and women’s career advancement.