Research Fellow in Health Sciences

Interview date: Tuesday 4^th August 2026

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a UKRI-funded fellowship project modelling how health and care needs change across England's diverse neighbourhoods as the population ages. You'll work closely with the Fellow (Dr Richard Green) during a focused period at the heart of the project's analytical work. This is a part-time (0.5 FTE) fixed-term contract until January 2027.

You will:

• Support the development of multilevel longitudinal models estimating health transition probabilities (e.g. functional decline, multimorbidity, care dependency) using linked ELSA and neighbourhood-level data
• Contribute to integrating these models into the English Future Elderly Model (E-FEM)
• Help translate modelling outputs into clear visualisations and summaries for policy and practice audiences, including NHS Integrated Care Boards and local authorities
• Work within the UK Data Service's secure research environment, applying rigorous approaches to data management and disclosure control
• Contribute to the preparation of policy briefs and support the planning of stakeholder workshops towards the end of the project

This is a hands-on research role suited to someone who wants to build applied experience in longitudinal and simulation modelling, working on a project with direct relevance to national health and social care policy.

About you

You will have:

• A postgraduate qualification (or equivalent research experience) in statistics, data science, or a related quantitative discipline
• Demonstrable experience conducting statistical or longitudinal data analysis using R (or a similar statistical programming language)
• The ability to work independently on technical tasks while communicating findings clearly to a non-specialist audience

How to apply

To apply, please upload your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the role.

If you would like to discuss the role informally before applying, please contact Dr Richard Green (richard.green@surrey.ac.uk).

Further details

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.
 
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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