Research Fellow in Infection Risk Management (Public-Health Modelling) (Fixed Term) (ENG265825)

Karlstad University; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Nottingham seeks a Research Fellow in Infection Risk Management. This role involves developing quantitative health-risk models and teaching principles to built-environment researchers. Applicants should have a PhD or be near completion in a relevant field, with strong quantitative skills. The contract is full-time and fixed-term until the end of 2026. A unique opportunity to influence health-centric building design and operations awaits.

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold (or be near completion of) a PhD in a relevant field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills are essential.
• Interest in translating research into practical health benefits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply quantitative health-risk and epidemiological models.
• Perform systematic literature searches and meta-analyses.
• Teach health-risk and epidemiological principles to built-environment researchers.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Epidemiological modeling

Research translation

Education

PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health or related discipline

Job description

Research Fellow in Infection Risk Management (Public-Health Modelling) - (Fixed-Term) (ENG265825)

We are a pioneering institution that provides an exceptional research‑led education for 45,000 students from over 150 countries.

We are seeking an exceptional researcher to help shape the future of infection‑resilient buildings. The University of Nottingham is a core partner in the ARPA‑H BREATHE programme’s SCALE project, an international collaboration developing the world’s first real‑time infection‑risk management platform for indoor environments.

You will contribute to Technical Area 2 (Respiratory Risk Assessment), developing and applying quantitative health‑risk and epidemiological models that link indoor exposures to health outcomes using measures such as Disability‑Adjusted Life Years (DALYs). Working with built‑environment specialists, you will integrate epidemiological evidence with airflow, exposure, and health‑impact models to guide real‑world interventions.

A key part of this role will be performing systematic literature searches and meta‑analyses of dose–response and exposure‑response data to support model calibration and uncertainty analysis.

This role offers a rare opportunity to bridge public health and building science. You will also have the chance to teach built‑environment researchers about health‑risk and epidemiological principles, helping to ensure that design decisions are grounded in sound public‑health reasoning.

You will join an experienced, collaborative team led by Dr Benjamin Jones and Dr Chris Iddon, working with global experts. The team are the scientific leaders behind the risk analysis that underpins the world’s first international standard for controlling infectious aerosols in buildings (ASHRAE Standard 241).

Applicants should hold (or be near completion of) a PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, or a related discipline, with strong quantitative and analytical skills and an interest in translating research into real‑world health benefit.

You will develop expertise across epidemiology, building science, and exposure modelling — contributing to an ambitious international programme with direct policy relevance.

Be part of a project that will influence how buildings are designed and operated to protect the health of millions.

Location: University Park Campus, Nottingham (UK‑based appointment required)
Contract: Full‑time, fixed‑term until 31/12/2026 initially (renewable subject to funding and performance)
Start date: As soon as possible, ideally before January 2026

For informal inquiries, please contact Benjamin Jones [e-mail]. Please note that applications sent directly to this e‑mail will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 20 Dec 2025
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

Job details

Title

Research Fellow in Infection Risk Management (Public-Health Modelling) - (Fixed-Term) (ENG265825)

University Park Campus Nottingham, United Kingdom

Published

2025-11-22

2025-12-20 23:59 (Europe/London)
2025-12-21 00:59 (CET)