Research Fellow Full-time

Research Fellow

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual with expertise in analysing large, complex databases to carry out research using the Kids' Environment and Health Cohort (KEHC). KEHC is a new national birth cohort for England, consisting of linked vital statistics, health, education, Census and environmental dataset. The cohort allows research into how the physical and social environments in and around children's homes and schools affect their health and education outcomes.

The post holder will carry out statistical analyses of KEHC to uncover links between environmental conditions in and around children's homes and their health at birth and during infancy and early childhood using causal mediation methods. This includes the association of air pollution, green space and housing environments on birth outcomes and early childhood health. There will be opportunities for the postholder to develop and pursue their own research interests using KEHC data alongside the core objectives of the project.

This post is funded for 2 years in the first instance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with proven successful experience in analysing complex longitudinal datasets, such as Hospital Episode Statistics or the National Pupil Database and a keen interest in environmental epidemiology and child health to carry out impactful research using a unique national data source. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a doctorate in epidemiology, statistics, demography, geography or other relevant quantitative science, with experience of analysing large, complex longitudinal data for environmental child health research.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

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