Senior Research Associate/Research Fellow in Psychiatric Epidemiology

University of Bristol; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in London is seeking a Senior Research Associate/Research Fellow in Psychiatric Epidemiology. This role focuses on innovative research to better understand suicide and self-harm. The successful applicant will conduct data analysis and collaborate on significant research projects. This position offers hybrid working, with initial funding available for two years starting in August 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills for quantitative data analysis.
• Experience in working with large datasets.
• Ability to collaborate in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative data analysis of large secondary datasets.
• Contribute to global suicide and self-harm research projects.
• Attend in-person meetings as needed.

Job description

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Senior Research Associate/Research Fellow in Psychiatric Epidemiology, London

Client:

University of Bristol

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the interdisciplinary Suicide and Self-harm (SASH) research group and contribute to innovative high-impact research in global public health. The SASH team comprises vibrant quantitative, qualitative, and clinical researchers aiming to better understand the causes of suicide and suicidal behaviour to inform prevention strategies.

We are looking to appoint a senior research associate or research fellow to expand our global suicide and self-harm projects.

The postholder will conduct quantitative data analysis of large secondary datasets and be based at the University of Bristol. There are opportunities to work on several ongoing and upcoming research projects to develop your skills and experience. The researcher will be supported and supervised by Dr. Duleeka Knipe, a SASH co-director leading diverse projects in low- and middle-income countries.

The position is based at the University of Bristol, ideally starting in August 2025. Funding is available for two years initially.

Hybrid working is available; the post holder is expected to attend in-person meetings as needed, with at least 1-2 days in the office, preferably on Tuesdays.

Shortlisting is planned for September 3rd. Interviews are scheduled for September 11th, possibly moved to the following Monday.