Research Fellow

The University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a research fellow to lead the Care Data Infrastructure team. The role involves applying advanced data analytics to health-related data, contributing to research proposals, and disseminating findings. Candidates should have a higher degree in a relevant field, experienced in R or Stata, and possess strong communication and quantitative analytical skills. This position is full-time and fixed-term until October 2026, offering a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Higher degree in economics, health economics, statistics, social policy, or related discipline.
• Experience in R or Stata, advanced statistical methods, data linkage, data cleaning.
• Strong communication skills for explaining complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop research objectives and proposals individually or jointly.
• Analyse administrative and panel datasets.
• Disseminate findings through publications and seminars.

Skills

R

Stata

data linkage

data cleaning

regression modelling

advanced quantitative methods

research writing

Education

Higher degree in economics, health economics, or related discipline

Job description

Position Details

School of Social Policy and Society, University of Birmingham, Grade 7, Full time fixed‑term contract until 31 Oct 2026. Closing date 13 Nov 2025.

Background

The Centre for Care is a flagship multi‑disciplinary centre funded by ESRC with partners University of Sheffield, three charities and Office for National Statistics. The School of Social Policy and Society is a partner and seeks a research fellow for the Care Data Infrastructure team.

Role Summary

The post holder is the primary researcher on the Care Data Infrastructure team, working under Professor Matt Bennett. Responsibilities include applying cutting‑edge data analytics to administrative and client‑level data to inform evidence‑based decision making and to understand health inequalities within the care system. The role requires experience in R or Stata, advanced statistical methods, data linkage, data cleaning and high‑quality research writing.

Main Duties

• Develop research objectives and proposals, individually or jointly.
• Analyse administrative and panel datasets using advanced quantitative methods.
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding.
• Disseminate findings through publications, seminars and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop new quantitative models and visualisations.
• Manage and administer research activities and support staff as needed.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusive working culture.

Person Specification

• Higher degree in economics, health economics, statistics, social policy or related discipline with training in advanced quantitative methods.
• High level quantitative analytical ability, including large‑scale panel data.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain complex information clearly.
• Fluency in advanced quantitative modelling techniques and ability to develop new ones.
• Resource management and effective utilisation of resources.
• Experience in management and administration processes.
• Planning and organising skills for research projects.
• Co‑ordination with others to avoid duplication of effort.
• Knowledge of Equality Act 2010 and commitment to equality and diversity in practice.

Key Skills

R, Stata, data linkage, data cleaning, regression modelling, advanced quantitative methods, research writing.