Research Fellow in Epidemiology and Modelling: The UCL Division of Psychiatry is seeking a talented scientist to join the Whitehall II research group as a Research Fellow in Epidemiology and Modelling. The successful candidate will work on a Wellcome-funded project investigating the effects of air pollution on dementia using data from a longitudinal cohort study.
Designation
Research Fellow
Research Area
Epidemiology and Modelling, with a focus on the impact of air pollution on dementia.
Location
London, UCL Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Brain Sciences.
Eligibility/Qualification
- A PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related quantitative discipline, or equivalent research experience.
- Strong quantitative skills and excellent statistical programming skills in R, Stata, or similar languages.
- Experience in analyzing large cohort datasets and longitudinal data in aging or environmental epidemiology is desirable.
Job Description
- Work primarily with data from the Whitehall II longitudinal cohort to study the impact of air pollution on dementia.
- Analyze linked datasets combining air pollution exposures, cardiometabolic risk factors, cognition, and aging-related disease outcomes.
- Take a lead role in research design and execution, contributing to publications.
- Collaborate with environmental epidemiologists.
- Full range of duties outlined in the attached job description.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a CV (2 pages) including academic qualifications, employment history, and any publications with an ORCID ID. Applicants should also draft a personal statement under 500 words addressing how they meet the essential/desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
Note: Do not upload publications or manuscripts; instead, provide links or references for authored publications.
For any queries regarding the role, contact Dr. Simon Chen at yuntao.chen@ucl.ac.uk. For application process questions, contact dop.hr@ucl.ac.uk.
Last Date for Apply
April 16, 2025
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