Research Associate - Ageing Research

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institution is looking for a talented research associate to join its Centre for Ageing. The successful candidate will work on quantitative analysis and evidence synthesis related to ageing research, collaborate with renowned teams including the World Health Organization, and contribute to significant public health projects. Responsibilities include data analysis, leading research publications, and engaging with both public and patient involvement efforts. A PhD and experience in R or Stata are essential for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in R or Stata is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to handle large, complex healthcare data is advantageous.
• Experience in publishing peer-reviewed articles in public health or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Data approval and acquisition, data preparation, programming, statistical/epidemiological analysis.
• Lead quantitative analyses and support peer-reviewed publications.
• Contribute to public & patient involvement and supervision of students.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Statistical analysis

Public health knowledge

Epidemiology

Communication skills

Education

PhD

Tools

R

Stata

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a talented research associate with a strong background in quantitative analysis, evidence synthesis and ageing research to contribute to the programme of work of Newcastle University's Centre for Ageing. You will work closely with the line manager (Professor Matthew Prina), other team members, and contribute to the management of the wider programme of work and support the planning and coordination of activities within the group, including supporting grant writing.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated researcher in epidemiology/ data science/ public health with a strong background in quantitative methods/ statistical analysis and experience of ageing research.

This post will provide opportunities to develop your career working across a range of different projects, often with a global focus and with different stakeholders, including the World Health Organization, the Cochrane Global Ageing Thematic Group and the 10/66 Dementia Research Group or the UK Department of Health and Social Care. The successful candidate will also be supported in developing their own funding bids to obtain an independent fellowship in the field of ageing research, lifecourse epidemiology or climate epidemiology.

This is an opportunity for an experienced researcher to apply and grow their quantitative skills applied to public health and health inequalities. We are particularly keen to recruit someone who can lead and support quantitative analyses, peer-reviewed publications, and other forms of dissemination, including presenting to policy makers, and practitioners. Therefore, the ability to apply the right data and quantitative methods will be essential. Contributing to public & patient involvement and engagement (PPIE), and student supervision will be encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Data approval and acquisition, data preparation, programming, statistical/epidemiological analysis, and dissemination.
• Lead and support quantitative analyses, peer-reviewed publications, and other forms of dissemination, including presenting to policy makers and practitioners.
• Contribute to public & patient involvement and engagement (PPIE), and student supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience and competence in using R or Stata is essential, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a PhD.
• The ability to handle, and analyse large, complex routine healthcare data, applying appropriate statistical methods will be advantageous.
• The role will involve activities such as data approval and acquisition, data preparation, programming, statistical/epidemiological analysis, and dissemination.
• You will have experience of research (Research Associate), in the field of public health, epidemiology, statistics or global health and have experience publishing high-quality peer-reviewed articles.