Postdoctoral Research Associate Grade 7/8

University of Liverpool; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A major educational institution in Liverpool is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on a UKRI-funded project on public health policies. The position involves modeling epidemiological impacts and producing evidence to aid in reducing obesity through food sector policies. Candidates must have or be near completion of a PhD in a relevant field. The role is full-time and offers hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) is required.
• Experience in epidemiological analysis and statistical programming is essential.

Responsibilities

• Model population-level epidemiological and economic impacts of policy interventions.
• Produce high-quality, policy-relevant evidence.

Skills

Epidemiological analysis

Statistical programming (e.g. R)

Education

PhD in public health, epidemiology, data science, applied statistics, or economics

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Department of Public Health, Policy and Systems at the University of Liverpool. You will work within the internationally recognised NCD Prevention and Food Policy Group on the UKRI-funded project Developing public health policies for the out-of-home food sector to improve diet and reduce obesity, in collaboration with the University of Bristol.

Responsibilities

You will focus on modelling the population-level epidemiological and economic impacts of new policy interventions in the out-of-home food sector. You will work alongside experts in epidemiology, data science, and policy to produce high-quality, policy-relevant evidence with real-world impact.

Qualifications

You should have a PhD (or near completion) in public health, epidemiology, data science, applied statistics or economics, with experience in epidemiological analysis, statistical programming (e.g. R ).

Terms of Appointment

The post is available for up to 26 months, full-time, with hybrid working from our Liverpool campus. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-impact research while developing your career in a world-leading public health institute.

If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31.

Although the university has a hybrid working system, the expectation is that the successful applicant appointed to this role will be expected to work a minimum requirement of 40% on Campus, with 60% considered desirable where possible.