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

University of Nottingham; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in the UK seeks a researcher for a project on infection-resilient buildings. The role involves developing quantitative models, systematic literature searches, and teaching principles of public health. Applicants should hold a relevant PhD and possess strong analytical skills. This full-time, fixed-term position is based at the University Park Campus in Nottingham, starting ideally before January 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Interest in translating research into real-world health benefits.
• Near completion of a related PhD.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quantitative health-risk analysis

Epidemiological modeling

Systematic literature search

Meta-analysis

Education

PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, or Environmental Health

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Nottingham Research Field Environmental science → Other Medical sciences → Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 20 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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.