Research Fellow

The postholder will lead or contribute to analyses across three broad topic areas: housing, healthy environments, and urban heat islands. They will be responsible for preparing and analysing complex linked datasets, applying appropriate quantitative, spatial and/or quasi-experimental methods, and working with academic, NHS, local authority and community partners to ensure that findings inform policy and practice.

We have a vacancy for an exceptionally organised and highly motivated individual with a background in epidemiology, statistics, data science, health geography, spatial epidemiology or a related quantitative discipline to work on the Healthy Urban Places programme within Born in Bradford.,

• Experience of project management
• Relevant research experience in epidemiology, biostatistics or a closely related quantitative discipline
• An academic track record of peer-reviewed publications
• Experience of working with large data sets
• Experience of using/interrogating databases
• Experience of Microsoft Office applications
• Experience of collecting, processing and analysing longitudinal research data in human population studies
• Experience of advanced quantitative data analysis, e.g. multilevel modelling, longitudinal analysis
• Experience of working in collaborative research groups including NHS, academics and other stakeholders
• Experience of disseminating complex research findings in accessible formats to different stakeholder groups including clinicians and the general public
• Experience of conducting scientific literature reviews
• Evidence independent work in a research and / or statistical environment
• Previous experience of developing research proposals and funding applications in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or applied health research, Ability to use at least one common statistical package e.g. Stata, R
• Ability to perform a range of advanced statistical techniques
• Preparation and presentation of statistical reports and analyses
• Effective organisational skills, ability to plan and work on multiple projects in parallel, and implement objectives effectively
• Accurate, methodological and pays attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines
• Facilitation skills and the ability to work effectively and flexibly within a multidisciplinary team
• Effective communication and presentation skills (written and oral)
• Skills in reviewing and summarising epidemiological literature
• Ability to write papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to produce reusable program code in at least one common statistical or database package e.g. Stata, R
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications
• Ability to translate a strategic overview into operational plans
• Ability to motivate staff and implement best practice, Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills, Knowledge of sources of relevant reference datasets
• Ability to offer appropriate statistical advice on a range of projects
• Willingness to keep abreast of new statistical techniques and methods
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Underpinning knowledge of cohort studies and complex epidemiological analysis
• Knowledge of procedures for NHS ethical approvals
• Knowledge of NHS R&D procedures
• Knowledge of research governance, and good clinical practice, Knowledge of communication and dissemination methodologies
• Basic knowledge of SQL, Postgraduate qualification in a relevant epidemiological, biomedical, statistical, or applied health research
• Demonstrable relevant medical statistics/epidemiological work experience
  
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