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Research Assistant/Associate in Exposure Science, London
Client:
Imperial College London
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
20.03.2025
Expiry Date:
04.05.2025
Job Description:
This is a full-time, 2-year post based at Imperial College London.
You will be joining a team of leading experts in exposure science, epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health studying the social and environmental determinants of health across the UK.
You will be based in the Small Area Health Statistics Unit at Imperial School of Public Health, which is internationally renowned for data-driven research on population health and environmental health.
You will lead (as a research associate) and/or contribute (as a research assistant) to scientific studies on social and environmental determinants of health, focusing on exposure assessment for residential postcode/address locations by applying and further developing existing exposure models. Important challenges include the integration of diverse and complex national geospatial data, application of advanced environmental model algorithms, and secure linkage to health data assets.
You must have exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, experience modeling environmental exposures such as air pollution, noise, or greenspace, motivation for problem-solving, experience with large geospatial datasets, ability to efficiently manage large quantities of data, excellent skills in GIS, R, or Python, strong communication capabilities, aptitude for interdisciplinary research and teamwork, and ability to work and learn independently.
Research Associate: Hold a PhD in Environmental Sciences, Exposure Sciences, Geography, Environmental Epidemiology, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial, or commercial experience.
*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant within the salary range £43,003 - £46,297 per annum.
Research Assistant: Master's degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Sciences, Exposure Sciences, Geography, Environmental Epidemiology, or a closely related discipline.
You will be joining a team conducting cutting-edge research into the social and environmental determinants of health and shaping the future health data landscape in the UK.
Via your link to the MRC Centre for Environment and Health, you will have access and the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of training opportunities, personal development, and social events and activities offered by the institution.
You will be based within a world-leading institution and benefit from the wide range of opportunities that Imperial has to offer, such as sector-leading opportunities for promotion and progression, a sector-leading salary and remuneration package, including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes.
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