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Senior Research Fellow in Ophthalmic Epidemiology/Data Science, London
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
3e3349b7219f
Job Views:
4
Posted:
16.02.2025
Expiry Date:
02.04.2025
Job Description:
About the role
The Vision and Eyes Group UCL is offering an exciting opportunity to an experienced postdoctoral epidemiologist/data scientist to join us in undertaking a novel and ambitious multidisciplinary project aimed at improving the health, educational, and social outcomes of childhood vision impairment. The project involves investigating long-term outcomes using two internationally unique datasets: national cohorts of children and young people newly diagnosed with vision impairment or blindness in the UK, specifically the British Childhood Vision Impairment Study and British Childhood Vision Impairment Study 2 in the Population, Policy and Practice Research and Teaching Department GOS ICH UCL. The post-holder will be expected to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaise and collaborate, lead or contribute to publications, and present results at study meetings and national or international scientific meetings as appropriate.
The salary offered for this post is £52,000 per annum and is funded for 36 months in the first instance. The post is available from 2nd June.
About you
Applicants must have a PhD in Epidemiology or Data Science, with a strong level of relevant postdoctoral research in applied health research. Good experience in data analysis of large, complex healthcare datasets and experience writing papers for peer-reviewed journals is essential. Candidates must have a strong working knowledge of research methods in epidemiology and/or data science, along with strong statistical analytic skills.
What we offer
In addition to the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which include:
1. 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
2. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
3. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
4. On-site gym
5. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
6. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
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