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EQUALISE Senior Research Fellow till Sept 2029

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Bradford

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GBP 46,000 - 53,000

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Research Fellow to spearhead quantitative research projects. The role focuses on applied epidemiology and evaluation, requiring collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance early years education uptake. With responsibilities including project management, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement, this fixed-term position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in local health outcomes.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to collaborative research networks

Qualifications

Experience in project management, epidemiology or biostatistics.
Track record of peer-reviewed publications and advanced quantitative data analysis.
Experience working with NHS and accessing health data.

Responsibilities

Lead quantitative research projects focused on public health and early years education.
Collaborate with data-science colleagues to evaluate programs.
Disseminate findings to influence local policy and promote research impact.

Skills

Project Management

Quantitative Data Analysis

Statistical Analysis Techniques

Excellent Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in epidemiology or related field

Tools

Stata

SQL

Job summary

Closing Date: 06.07.25

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 07.07.25

Interview expected to take place 15.07.25

We are looking for a Senior Research Fellow to lead quantitative research projects, and support knowledge mobilisation efforts.

Key areas of work will include:

Applied epidemiology - describing large cohorts, investigating risk factors

Evaluation - collaborating with data-science colleagues to evaluate study interventions

Research impact - co-producing research priorities to ensure meaningful research that has lasting impact

Main duties of the job

You will be part of Born in Bradford and the Bradford HDRC and EQUALISE research programmes, which will provide a professional network and development opportunities locally and nationally. The postholder will work with collaborators across these three programmes to identify research priorities and opportunities within the BiB data, initially focussing on early years education uptake and the impact of interventions within the early years, with potential for involvement in other research projects over time. The post-holder will also be embedded within Bradford Council as a part of the HDRC programme and will coproduce and develop their research questions and methods with district residents and with council staff, as well as disseminating findings and recommendations to ensure meaningful and lasting impact.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

We value people
We are one team
We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7272450

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Job description Job responsibilities

See Person Specification and Job Description for more details

This is a unique opportunity to work across three innovative programmes to coproduce, undertake and disseminate cutting-edge, actionable equity research and embed it into local policy and practice to make a tangible difference to the health and development of children.

Job description Job responsibilities

See Person Specification and Job Description for more details

Person Specification Experience Essential

Experience of project management
Relevant research experience in the field of epidemiology or biostatistics
An academic track record of peer-reviewed publications
Experienced in advanced quantitative data analysis
Experience of working in collaborative research groups including NHS, academics and other stakeholders
Experience of collecting, processing and analysing research and routinely-collected health data
Experience of disseminating complex research findings in accessible formats to different stakeholder groups including clinicians and the general public

Desirable

Demonstration of effective management and mentorship of research staff
Experience of patient and public involvement in research
Successful grant applications
Previous experience of developing research proposals and funding applications in the field of epidemiology, biostatistics or public health.
Experience of harmonising data from population based cohorts and routinely-collected data
Experience of conducting methodological studies

Skills Essential

Able to perform a range of statistical quantitative and analysis techniques
Excellent written and presentational communication skills appropriate for a range of different stakeholders
Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft office (word, powerpoint, excel, access databases) and database software (e.g. SQL)
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to translate a strategic overview into operational plans
Ability to motivate staff and implement best practice
Facilitation skills and the ability to work with, and co-ordinate the work of groups of senior researchers
Good time management skills and ability to plan and implement objectives effectively
Ability to manage and analyse large datasets using appropriate statistical software (e.g. R or Stata)

Desirable

Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills
Use of digital platforms (e.g. social media) to disseminate research findings

Knowledge Essential

Underpinning knowledge of cohort studies and complex epidemiological analysis
Knowledge of procedures for NHS ethical approvals
Knowledge of NHS R&D procedures
Knowledge of research governance, and good clinical practice

Desirable

Knowledge of communication and dissemination methodologies

Qualifications Essential

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant epidemiological, biomedical or statistical subject.
Demonstrable relevant medical statistics/epidemiology work experience

Desirable

PhD in a relevant subject area

Person Specification Experience Essential

Experience of project management
Relevant research experience in the field of epidemiology or biostatistics
An academic track record of peer-reviewed publications
Experienced in advanced quantitative data analysis
Experience of working in collaborative research groups including NHS, academics and other stakeholders
Experience of collecting, processing and analysing research and routinely-collected health data
Experience of disseminating complex research findings in accessible formats to different stakeholder groups including clinicians and the general public

Desirable

Demonstration of effective management and mentorship of research staff
Experience of patient and public involvement in research
Successful grant applications
Previous experience of developing research proposals and funding applications in the field of epidemiology, biostatistics or public health.
Experience of harmonising data from population based cohorts and routinely-collected data
Experience of conducting methodological studies

Skills Essential

Able to perform a range of statistical quantitative and analysis techniques
Excellent written and presentational communication skills appropriate for a range of different stakeholders
Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft office (word, powerpoint, excel, access databases) and database software (e.g. SQL)
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to translate a strategic overview into operational plans
Ability to motivate staff and implement best practice
Facilitation skills and the ability to work with, and co-ordinate the work of groups of senior researchers
Good time management skills and ability to plan and implement objectives effectively
Ability to manage and analyse large datasets using appropriate statistical software (e.g. R or Stata)

Desirable

Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills
Use of digital platforms (e.g. social media) to disseminate research findings

Knowledge Essential

Underpinning knowledge of cohort studies and complex epidemiological analysis
Knowledge of procedures for NHS ethical approvals
Knowledge of NHS R&D procedures
Knowledge of research governance, and good clinical practice

Desirable

Knowledge of communication and dissemination methodologies

Qualifications Essential

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant epidemiological, biomedical or statistical subject.
Demonstrable relevant medical statistics/epidemiology work experience

Desirable

PhD in a relevant subject area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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