Research Fellow in Spatial Epidemiology - Tooting (Redeployee Applicants Only)

City St George's; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Staff training and development

Job summary

City St George’s, University of London invites applications for a Research Fellow in Spatial Epidemiology to join Dr Honor Bixby’s group in the HEDGE Centre. The project will identify where and who is being left behind amid gains in child survival in sub-Saharan African cities, using Ghana as a case study.

The post holder will develop Bayesian spatial models, map under-five mortality, harmonise large datasets, liaise with international partners and contribute to peer‑reviewed publications and

Qualifications

• PhD in epidemiology, statistics, demography or closely related discipline.
• Experience with advanced statistical analysis and data management.
• Publication experience in peer‑reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project activities, data management and statistical analysis.
• Develop Bayesian spatial models pooling geo-located census data.
• Harmonise and manage large datasets and collaborate with international partners.
• Contribute to peer‑reviewed publications and funder reports.

Skills

Bayesian spatial analysis

R programming

Data management

Scientific publishing

International collaboration

Education

PhD in epidemiology, statistics, demography or related

Tools

NIMBLE

Stan

Job description

Please note: This role is only open to redeployee applicants at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployee applicants will not be considered at this time.

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

The Department of Population Health & Policy at City St George’s, University of London, is seeking a Research Fellow in Spatial Epidemiology to join Dr Honor Bixby’s group in the HEDGE Centre. Funded by an Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard award, the project will identify where, and who, is being left behind amid major gains in child survival in sub-Saharan African cities, using Ghana as a case study. Partners include the University of Ghana, the Ghana Statistical Service and McGill University.

The post holder will lead the project’s day-to-day activities, data management and statistical analysis. This includes developing Bayesian spatial models that pool geo-located census and survey data to map under-five mortality at neighbourhood level across Ghana’s major cities, and assessing how geographic and socioeconomic inequalities have changed over time. They will harmonise and manage large datasets, oversee day-to-day project delivery, liaise with international partners, keep complete records of analyses in line with open science practices, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications and reports to the funder.

We are looking for a highly pro-active, critically-minded researcher with a PhD in epidemiology, statistics, quantitative demography or a closely related discipline, and experience of advanced statistical analysis, data management and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Knowledge of applied Bayesian spatial analysis (e.g. NIMBLE or Stan), the ability to analyse geo-coded and/or complex survey data, and proficiency in R are essential. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to open, reproducible science. Experience of working with international collaborators is desirable.

This role is permanent subject to fixed term funding for 7 months. This post is offered on a permanent contract, reflecting the University’s commitment to providing greater stability for research staff. The role is funded through external research funding, which is currently confirmed for 7 months. Part-time working (minimum 3 days per week) will be considered.

For more information refer to the job description.

Closing date for applications:15 November 2026 at 11:59pm

The selection process will involve an interview, a selection test, and a presentation. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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