Postdoctoral Research Fellow

This new full–time post is available from 15 February 2026 on a fixed-term basis until 30 September 2027.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

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 15th of February 2026, with funding until the 30th of September 2027. 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 (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) 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.

The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

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

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