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Quantitative Senior Research Fellow

University of Southampton - Population Sciences

Location: Southampton
Salary: £44,263 to £56,021 Per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 20th November 2023
Closes: 11th December 2023
Job Ref: 2091422LG-2R
 

Location: Southampton General Hospital

Full Time Fixed Term (until 31/10/2024)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

An exciting opportunity for three quantitative scientists to work on a Global Health research programme in the School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, within the Faculty of Medicine, based at Southampton General Hospital with hybrid working.  

The position is funded by the National Institute of Health Research through a Global Health Professorship awarded to Professor Nuala McGrath. The CHERISH programme focuses on couples’ health in sub-Saharan Africa, and is a partnership between the University of Southampton and two South African institutions: Human Sciences Research Council and University of Cape Town. 

The aim of the research is to investigate protective health effects associated with being in a couple (marital or cohabiting), and measure the influence that partners have on each other’s health behaviours and health outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa. 

You will analyse secondary, population health data available from cohorts, Demographic Health Surveys and longitudinal population surveillance systems. You will use advanced statistical methods including discrete survival analysis, generalised linear mixed models and generalised estimating equation models., and your contributions will be recognised through authorship on publications, including as first author where appropriate. 

Depending on experience the position will be appointed at Senior Research Fellow (Grade, 5: £44,263 to £56,021 per annum). This is a Full Time Fixed Term post with an end date of 31st October 2024.

Essential Skills 

  • A PhD in a relevant subject (Epidemiology, Demography, Medical/Social Statistics, economics, bioinformatics, data science or equivalent) with a good working knowledge of epidemiology concepts and / or population processes
  • Evidenced advanced statistical skills and experience of using Stata or R 
  • Evidenced experience analysing longitudinal population, panel or cohort health data (beyond cross-sectional) and reporting of health (or closely related) research studies
  • A track record of peer-reviewed publications as first author 
  • Ability to communicate complex statistical information clearly, in non-technical language, both verbally and in writing to a range of audiences
  • Experience in Global Health research

Interviews will be held by Zoom / Teams soon after the closure date. The position is tenable as soon as possible. Informal inquiries may be made to Prof. Nuala McGrath via email: N.McGrath@soton.ac.uk  

Please can all applicants submit a CV with their application.

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Apply by midnight on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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