Senior Research Associate in Global Health and Ageing Epidemiology

The role

This epidemiologist role will be based at the Global Health and Ageing Research Unit at Bristol Medical School, as part of the NIHR-funded study: Keeping Older people healthy, deSigning and evaluating effective HEalth Services to maintain functional AbIlity (KOSHESAI) study: KOSHESAI

What will you be doing?

• Work within a multidisciplinary, international team to deliver epidemiological research in line with the aims of the Global Health and Ageing Research programme
• Analyse data, and then write and publish articles in high quality peer reviewed journals and work in collaboration with colleagues as appropriate to do this
• Present research findings at national and international conferences
• Undertake data cleaning and data analysis of complex and large datasets
• Develop national and international collaborations as appropriate for the research programme
• Manage components of the KOSHESAI Study in line with information governance requirements and Good Clinical Practice
• Ensure the smooth running of research activities, working with international teams

Contribute to the life of the Unit, School and University, for instance by speaking at events and participating in committees and groups as appropriate

You should apply if

you have:

• Knowledge and experience of epidemiological research in a healthcare setting
• Commitment to data accuracy and clear presentation
• Experience of applying statistical methods to analyse data and inform research findings
• Evidence that research skills are kept current and that selected methodologies are appropriate to the topic area and research questions
• Ability to take responsibility for own work, including selection of research approaches and data analysis, and ideas for new analyses
• Be self-motivated, proactive, innovative, and able to use initiative where appropriate
• Evidence of excellent writing skills, showing clarity of expression and attention to detail
• First authorship of articles published in peer-reviewed journals in keeping with the candidate’s years of experience
• Ability to communicate clearly and constructively within a multidisciplinary international team

Additional information

Contract type: Open-ended with funding for 2 years from the start date

Work pattern: Full time/1 FTE

Shift pattern: 35 hours per week

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 17/08/2025

For informal queries please contact: Professor Celia Gregson, celia.gregson@bristol.ac.uk

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