Research Fellow in Environmental Health and Data Science

About the role

 Institute of Health Informatics is looking to appoint a Research Fellow in Environmental and Health Data Science to join our welcoming and vibrant Institute.

This position presents a unique opportunity to play a vital role in delivering a large-scale work program funded by The Wellcome Trust. The broad aim is to understand and mitigate the health impacts of air pollution derived from sources other than road transport ( wood burning, industrial sites, farming, and indoor sources). The Research Fellow will contribute to research initiatives to inform policy decisions and promote public health. A full range of duties is in the attached job description.

A full list of responsibilities can be found on the attached job description.

This is a full-time post ( hours/week), funded until 31 October , with the possibility of extension.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Laura Horsfall at .

For questions about the recruitment process, contact Anita Gorasia at

Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at research assistant Grade 6B (salary £39, - £41,) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.

About you

About you If you believe you meet the requirements, come and be part of this unique and exciting opportunity and contribute to our mission to improve health outcomes through research.

You’ll have:

• PhD or equivalent level of experience in one of the following or a related quantitative field:

Epidemiology

Environmental science

Health data science

Statistics

Geography

• Experience analysing longitudinal health and/or environmental datasets using programmable statistical software (, Stata or R)

• Proficiency in cleaning and managing complex databases using statistical software (, Stata, R)

• Experience writing papers for peer-reviewed journals

• Experience in literature searching and review Please review the full job description before applying.

Be sure to address all essential and desirable criteria in your application questionnaire.

What we offer

At UCL, we believe work should fit around life – not the other way around. That’s why we offer flexible working options, including part-time roles and job-sharing opportunities wherever possible.

But it’s not just about flexibility – it’s about feeling rewarded, too.

When you join UCL, you’ll enjoy:

• 41 days of holiday (pro rata for part-time staff) – that’s 27 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days.

• Cycle to work scheme – save money and stay healthy.

• Season ticket loan – making your commute more affordable.

• On-site gym – fitness made convenient.

• Employee Assistance Programme – for confidential wellbeing support when you need it.

Whether you're looking to grow your career or simply find a better balance, UCL could be the right place for you.

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