Research Assistant Part-time

Research Assistant

The UCL Research Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH) is a world leading and 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. Our research focuses on a wide range of public health concerns such as heart disease; dental public health; mental health and well-being; and child development and ageing. Our research has significant real-world impact, informing policy and practice both in the United Kingdom and around the world. One of our major contributions is to the wider understanding of inequalities in health by government, practitioners and the general public. Our research regarding the social influences on health over the life span feeds into the department's undergraduate and graduate teaching. This post is based within the Central Eastern European Health Research Group which is led by Professor Martin Bobak. The Group focuses on the determinants of health and the inter-societal effects of social factors on health in Central and Eastern Europe and Russia.

The post-holder will participate in previously initiated work on an EU Horizon 2020 funded CETOCOEN EXCELLENCE Project focusing on environmental health in Central and Eastern Europe. The post holder will contribute to maintaining and analysing the existing HAPIEE cohort dataset, lead specific analyses and manuscript preparations, included assisting with genome-wide association studies. This is a fixed term contract with external funding until 31.12.2027 in the first instance. The appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B, point 25 (salary £ 39,148 per annum PRO RATA FOR PART-TIME inclusive of London Allowance. DBS is not required for the role. This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended. As a minimum we will keep all adverts open for 2 weeks. A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. All applications must include a supporting statement telling us, using examples, how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description. Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification. Applications without a supporting statement will be rejected. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Prof Martin Bobak, m.bobak@ucl.ac.uk. If you have any enquiries about the application process or if you have any difficulties accessing the online recruitment system, please contact Floriana Bortolotti (Email: bortolotti@ucl.ac.uk).

The candidate will have MSc in Epidemiology, Medical Statistics or a related discipline and knowledge and experience in analysis of epidemiological data using appropriate statistical methods. The candidate should have knowledge about the determinants of health, risk factors for major chronic diseases and some knowledge about genetic studies. This is a part-time on-site role and the candidate is expected to be at UCL 2 days per week.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 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.

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/