Research Associate

We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher with a PhD in epidemiology, data science, public health, statistics or equivalent. The successful candidate will be involved in investigating adverse events and the impact of having adverse events in adults and adolescents with rheumatic diseases such as inflammatory arthritis who receive common immune drugs (e.g. methotrexate). You will be performing quantitative research using data of large observational studies. You will have a good understanding of applying various statistical analysis (e.g. multivariate regression analysis, longitudinal analysis) and of real world data and in interrogating observational large datasets. It is desirable for the research associate to have an understanding of Natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to analyse text data. For this project the research associate will be based at the Centre for Musculoskeletal Research (CfMR), Centre for Epidemiology, The University of Manchester, Manchester UK.

The post is for 2 years (1.0 FTE or two part-time posts equalling 1.0FTE). We have a genuine commitment to equality of opportunity for our staff and students, and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. As a global institution, situated at the heart of a lively, culturally diverse city, we welcome applicants of all nationalities.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme

Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays

Additional paid closure over the Christmas period

Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Suzanne Verstappen

Email: suzanne.verstappen@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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