Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Epidemiology

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

This full-time post is available on a fixed-term basis from November 2024 for a period of 2 years. We would also welcome applicants interested in part time hours. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on our streatham campus and some from home.

The post

We wish to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) to participate in the innovative new MenstruLife project, which combines data from several longitudinal cohort studies to address important questions around the impact of heavy menstrual bleeding and menstrual pain on the mental health of people who menstruate. This MRC funded post is available from the 4^th of November 2024, with funding for two years until the 3^rd of November 2026. The successful applicant will work with our international team of expert researchers to design analysis plans, conduct systematic reviews, design, code and execute statistical analyses in R, write and submit scientific papers, and deliver oral and poster presentations to international audiences. They will also help lead the international Menarche Menstruation Menopause and Mental Health (4M) consortium.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in epidemiology, medical statistics or a related field. Be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Be highly skilled in collaborative working, designing and executing analysis plans, coding in R, and writing scientific papers.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly.
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career.
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy.
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

Further information

For further information please contact Dr. Gemma Sharp, e-mail g.c.sharp@exeter.ac.uk.

The closing date for completed applications is 20^th September 2024. Interviews are expected to take place on 1^st October 2024.

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