Research Fellow Full-time

Research Fellow

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic researcher to join a team to conduct research into school-age outcomes for children with hearing loss. Each year, 1-2 in every thousand newborns are diagnosed with hearing loss in the UK. In the UK Millennium Cohort Study, ~22% of children in the cohort were reported to experience some form of hearing loss (including mild, unilateral HL, late-onset, progressive, or fluctuating hearing loss) by 14 years. Children with hearing loss are at risk of delayed language and communication skills, with potentially significant impact on cognitive development, educational achievement, emotional wellbeing, mental health, and quality of life. In this project we will use linked routinely collected health and education data to address gaps in our understanding about health, neurodevelopment and educational outcomes at school-age for children living with hearing loss. The salary offered in this role is £45,103 per annum and is funded until 09/06/2027 in the first instance.

The successful candidate will have skills in advanced quantitative methods including longitudinal data analysis using large-scale administrative and cohort data. Further particulars are included in the job description.

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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