"Research Fellow in Ageing and Epidemiology"

About us

Research Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH) is a world leading multi-disciplinary research department that conducts timely, rigorous and independent research with sound statistical methods into a better understanding of health and the prevention of ill health. This position will be in the Ageing Research Group and focused on cognitive ageing and dementia in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. Further information can be found at: www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology-health-care/research/ucl-research-department-epidemiology-public-health.

About the role

You will be involved in the analysis of cognitive and dementia data in ELSA, studying the determinants and consequences of cognitive decline. You will also contribute to cross-national research with the HCAP substudy, and in the development of the third wave of HCAP in 2028. You will participate in ELSA research more generally, and support students on MSc courses in the Institute. Application Details: This is a fixed-term contract with external funding until 30 September 2028 in the first instance. Appointment at Grade 7 (£45,103-£52,586) is dependent on award and confirmation of a PhD (or equivalent). If this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B (£39,148 - £41,833 per annum) inclusive of London allowance with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis with no corrections. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information. Application Process: A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification. Contact Details: If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Professor Paola Zaninotto or Professor Andrew Steptoe. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Kate Coughlin (k.coughlin@ucl.ac.uk).

About you

You will have a PhD in epidemiology, quantitative social science, statistics or other relevant discipline, and a track record of longitudinal research on cognitive ageing. You should also have a high-quality publication portfolio, and knowledge of ageing research. You should be able to work with PPIE, stakeholders from different disciplines and with policy makers.

What we offer

We offer some great benefits: 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days), Additional 5 days annual leave purchase scheme, Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE), Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan, Immigration loan and expenses, Relocation scheme for certain posts, On-Site nursery, On-site gym, Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service, Discounted medical insurance. Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

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