Research Fellow in Health Epidemiology

Location: Chapel Allerton Hospital (with scope for hybrid working)

Working time: 100% FTE (part-time of at least 60% FTE may be considered)

Interview dates: 17^th and 18^th August 2026.

Contract type: Fixed term (Available to 31^st March 2028 to complete a specific task or time limited work, including the need for specific expertise or additional resource for a project.)

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in epidemiology, health data science, or public health? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities? 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Faculty of Medicine and Health for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join a world-leading clinical research group. Based at Chapel Allerton Hospital this post is available immediately for a fixed term until 31^st March 2028, with the possibility of extension dependent on funding. The post is embedded within the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Leeds Osteoarthritis Workstream, which uses comprehensive health and social care data to define target groups for intervention and to explore effects of novel therapies in new target populations.

The successful candidate will have a MSc or PhD or equivalent in epidemiology, public health, health data science, or a related discipline, with a proven record in writing for publication. They will have experience of analysing large, linked health and social care datasets using advanced epidemiological and pharmacoepidemiology methods, with excellent IT skills and experience of statistical packages such as R or Stata.

We currently have funding secured for this post until 31^st March 2028. It is our intention to apply for additional funding for the post at the midway point, which would support an extension if successful.

We are happy to consider part-time and job share applications and are committed to flexible working for all our employees

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/global-talent

What we offer in return 

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 21.6% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Sarah Kingsbury, Associate Professor - Musculoskeletal Medicine & Imaging

Email: S.R.Kingsbury@leeds.ac.uk

Further Details: Candidate Brief

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