Research Assistant or Associate in Environmental Epidemiology

SONICOM; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development days

41 days off a year

Generous pension schemes

Job summary

Imperial College London is seeking a Research Assistant/Associate in Environmental Epidemiology to contribute to the ENDOMIX project investigating immune-related health effects of endocrine disruptors. The role involves epidemiological analysis, toxicology awareness, and rigorous systematic reviews within a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The successful candidate will join a world-leading institution, with opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Experience in Epidemiology analysis.
• Experience of Environmental Epidemiology or toxicology.
• Experience of conducting systematic reviews.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a systematic review of the mechanistic literature on immunological effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals.
• Assess the quality and strength of evidence using appropriate tools.
• Assist with interpretation of the evidence, comparing epidemiological effects with mechanistic data on immunological impairment including auto-immune diseases.
• Contribute to overall evaluations of the totality of evidence on immune effects of endocrine disruptors, including causality.

Skills

Epidemiology analysis

Environmental Epidemiology

Systematic reviews

Education

MSc or PhD in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Job description

Research Assistant or Associate in Environmental Epidemiology

Do you have epidemiological experience and wish to work on a European project funded by the Innovate UK as part of the Horizon Europe? The project, named ENDOMIX, aims to investigate the immune-mediated health effect of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), such as Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in the environment.

What you would be doing

You will

• Undertake a systematic review of the mechanistic literature (experimental, in vitro, in vivo, human) on the immunological effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals.
• Assess the quality and strength of evidence, using appropriate tools.
• Assist with the interpretation of the evidence, comparing epidemiological effects with mechanistic data, specifically on immunological impairment including auto-immune diseases.
• Contribute to overall evaluations of the totality of evidence on immune effects of endocrine disruptors, including causality.

What we are looking for

• MSc or PhD in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Experience in Epidemiology analysis
• Experience of Environmental Epidemiology or toxicology
• Experience of conducting systemic reviews

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• As a member of research staff you have 10 development days to use to develop your skills and explore your career prospects
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have not yet been officially awarded will be appointed as a Research Assistant.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week).

This role is for a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

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