Research Assistant or Associate in Respiratory Epidemiology

Location: White City, Imperial College London

Job Summary

The post is part funded by Insmed (a pharmaceutical company) to investigate long term clinical consequences of bronchiectasis on the risk of developing co-morbidities. The post will also involve exploring other aspects of bronchiectasis and wider chronic respiratory disease management. The study will utilise large datasets of linked electronic health records and the postholder will carry out data management and analyses of these data. In addition, he/she will be expected to submit publications to refereed journals, prepare study reports and present the findings. The postholder will also be expected to contribute to other projects within the group. This position would suit an early career data/epidemiology scientist with an interest in further career advancement.

The Respiratory Electronic Health Record group, led by Prof Quint, is a clinical epidemiology research group whose interests centre on using various sources of de-identified, routinely collected electronic healthcare records to study a number of respiratory diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, interstitial lung disease, bronchiectasis and most recently COVID-19. Work centres on maximising the quality, linkage and usage of these data for clinical and research purposes. Research topics include understanding the relationship between cardiovascular and respiratory disease, respiratory disease prevention, diagnosis, natural history and management. Many of the outputs are used for informing policy, and in the planning and allocation of resources. 

Duties and responsibilities

• To collate and prepare large datasets for analysis of a programme of work exploring bronchiectasis. This will include merging, cleaning and categorising the data, and developing and applying code lists for the variables of interest.
• To write papers on bronchiectasis for submission in peer reviewed journals
• To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times
• To ensure safe and secure use of data at all times
• To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings
• Assist with the writing of reports to research sponsors.
• To undertake other duties as may be required by the Principal Investigator.

Essential requirements

• Have experience in statistics and epidemiology using electronic healthcare record data
• Practical experience within a research environment and / or publication in relevant and refereed journals
• Experience of dealing with specific groups of people, e.g. sponsors, patients
• Practical experience in a broad range of techniques including conducting statistical analyses of epidemiological data
• Experience in analyses involving longitudinal data and linked electronic health records

Further Information

This post is full-time, fixed-term for 1 year and you will be based at White City Campus.

Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant within the salary range £40,694 - £43,888 per annum.

Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Prof. Jenni Quint, j.quint@imperial.ac.uk

Hybrid working may be considered for this role. Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview.

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