Research Fellow in Data Science, Statistics or Epidemiology x2

We are looking for Research Fellow(s) for the two posts available in the DELTA core function of the NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium, a £50million national programme that aims to improve maternity and neonatal outcomes across the UK and reduce inequalities before, during and after pregnancy.

The Research Fellow(s) will be involved in analysing routinely collected linked national datasets for all mothers and babies in England. The posts will provide an excellent opportunity for someone who wants a career in “big data” research. The role requires strong skills and expertise in data science, statistics, or epidemiology. The successful candidate will have a postgraduate, ideally doctoral degree in one of these areas. Experience of working on large observational healthcare studies is helpful, but the job also suits someone with experience of analysing clinical trials.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 6 in the range £45,728 - £51,872 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The posts are based in London at LSHTM.

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice., The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential. Share