Research Fellow in Ageing and Epidemiology

About us

Research Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH) EPH is a world leading multi-disciplinary research department that conducts timely, rigorous and independent research with sound statistical methods into a better understanding of health and the prevention of ill health. This position will be in the Ageing Research Group and focused on whether housing energy efficiency retrofit interventions improve the mental and physical health of older people living in England in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. Further information can be found at: www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology-health-care/research/ucl-research-department-epidemiology-public-health .

About the role

This project investigates whether housing energy efficiency retrofit interventions can improve the mental and physical health of older adults in England, reduce health inequalities, support economic sustainability, and contribute to progress towards net zero. You will analyse longitudinal data from ELSA, alongside linked Hospital Episode Statistics and energy efficiency datasets, to address the project’s core research questions. You will also contribute to interpreting findings, preparing outputs for publication, and supporting collaboration with the project’s collaborators and PPIE. Application Details:

• This is a fixed-term contract with external funding until 30 September 2028 in the first instance • Appointment at Grade 7 (£45,103-£52,586) is dependent on award and confirmation of a PhD (or equivalent). If this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B (£39,148 - £41,833 per annum) inclusive of London allowance with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis with no corrections.

• This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff  for more information. Application Process:

• A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

• Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification. 

• If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Professor Paola Zaninotto (p.zaninotto@ucl.ac.uk) or Professor Andrew Steptoe (steptoe@ucl.ac.uk).

• If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Kate Coughlin (k.coughlin@ucl.ac.uk).

About you

You will have a PhD in epidemiology, quantitative social science, statistics or other relevant discipline, and a track record of longitudinal research on ageing. You should also have a high-quality publication portfolio, and knowledge of ageing research. You should be able to work with PPIE, stakeholders from different disciplines and with policy makers.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme

• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

• Immigration loan and expenses

• Relocation scheme for certain posts

• On-Site nursery

• On-site gym

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

• Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits  to find out more.

Job Description

• download: EPH - G7 Research Fellow in Ageing and Epidemiology JD - 1Oct25.docx

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