Senior Research Associate in Global Health and Ageing Epidemiology

University of Bristol Law School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking an epidemiologist to join the Global Health and Ageing Research Unit. This full-time role involves conducting research, analyzing data, and publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates should have experience in epidemiological research, strong writing skills, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. The position offers a salary of £42,882 - £48,149 per annum and has an open-ended contract with funding for 2 years.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of epidemiological research in a healthcare setting.
• Experience applying statistical methods to analyse data.
• Evidence of excellent writing skills and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver epidemiological research.
• Analyze data and publish articles in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research findings at national and international conferences.
• Manage components of the KOSHESAI Study.
• Contribute to the life of the Unit and School.

Skills

Epidemiological research

Statistical methods

Data accuracy

Excellent writing skills

Communication in multidisciplinary teams

Job description

The role

This epidemiologist role will be based at the Global Health and Ageing Research Unit at Bristol Medical School, as part of the NIHR-funded study:Keeping Older people healthy, deSigning and evaluating effective HEalth Services to maintain functional AbIlity (KOSHESAI) study: KOSHESAI

What will you be doing?

• Work within a multidisciplinary, international team to deliver epidemiological research in line with the aims of the Global Health and Ageing Research programme
• Analyse data, and then write and publish articles in high quality peer reviewed journals and work in collaboration with colleagues as appropriate to do this
• Present research findings at national and international conferences

• Undertake data cleaning and data analysis of complex and large datasets

• Develop national and international collaborations as appropriate for the research programme
• Manage components of the KOSHESAI Study in line with information governance requirements and Good Clinical Practice
• Ensure the smooth running of research activities, working with international teams

Contribute to the life of the Unit, School and University, for instance by speaking at events and participating in committees and groups as appropriate

You should apply if

you have:

• Knowledge and experience of epidemiological research in a healthcare setting
• Commitment to data accuracy and clear presentation
• Experience of applying statistical methods to analyse data and inform research findings
• Evidence that research skills are kept current and that selected methodologies are appropriate to the topic area and research questions

• Ability to take responsibility for own work, including selection of research approaches and data analysis, and ideas for new analyses

• Be self-motivated, proactive, innovative, and able to use initiative where appropriate
• Evidence of excellent writing skills, showing clarity of expression and attention to detail
• First authorship of articles published in peer-reviewed journals in keeping with the candidate`s years of experience
• Ability to communicate clearly and constructively within a multidisciplinary international team

Additional information

Contract type: Open-ended with funding for 2 years from the start date

Work pattern: Full time/ 1 FTE

Grade: Grade J/ Pathway 2b

Salary: £42,882 - £48,149 per annum

School/Unit: Bristol Medical School

S hift pattern : 35 hours per week

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 17/08/2025

For informal queries please contact: Professor Celia Gregson, [e-mail]

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