Senior Research Fellow in Ophthalmic Epidemiology/Data Science

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced postdoctoral epidemiologist or data scientist to join a pioneering project aimed at enhancing the health and educational outcomes of children with vision impairment. This role involves analyzing unique datasets and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to drive impactful research. With a competitive salary and extensive benefits, this position not only offers professional growth but also the chance to make a significant difference in public health. If you are passionate about data science and epidemiology, this role could be your next career milestone.

Benefits

41 days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Enhanced parental pay

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Relevant postdoctoral research experience in applied health research.
• Expertise in analyzing large healthcare datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to publications and present findings at conferences.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Epidemiology

Data Science

Statistical Analysis

Healthcare Data Analysis

Education

PhD in Epidemiology

PhD in Data Science

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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About the role

The Vision and Eyes Group at UCL is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced postdoctoral epidemiologist / data scientist to join a novel and ambitious multidisciplinary project aimed at improving the health, educational, and social outcomes of childhood vision impairment. The project involves investigating long-term outcomes using two internationally unique datasets: the British Childhood Vision Impairment Study (BCVIS) and BCVIS 2, within the Population, Policy and Practice Research and Teaching Department at GOS ICH, UCL. The post-holder will work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, lead or contribute to publications, and present findings at meetings and scientific conferences.

The salary for this position is £52,000 per annum, funded for 36 months. The role is available from July, with a negotiable start date.

The application deadline is 15th June, with interviews scheduled for 30th June.

About you

Applicants must hold a PhD in Epidemiology or Data Science, with relevant postdoctoral research experience in applied health research, expertise in analyzing large healthcare datasets, and a strong publication record. Candidates should have a solid understanding of epidemiological research methods and data science, along with robust statistical analysis skills.

What we offer

We offer numerous benefits, including:

• 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service