Research Fellow (Quantitative) - Statistical analyses and modelling of available data

The role will mainly involve conducting statistical analyses and modelling of available data. The post-holder will also undertake comprehensive reviews of the literature and manage project-related activities through liaison with the South African teams engaged in primary data collection.

The post holder will primarily be responsible for planning, conducting and delivering high quality research aligned to the planned programme of research. He/she would need to be able to work overseas in rural South Africa for visits of up to 2-3 weeks, totalling about 6-8 weeks per year. The successful candidate will hold a national passport of a country that is exempt from visas for visits to South Africa of up to 90 days per annum (see http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/exempt-countries). A full clean driving licence is highly desirable.

You will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in Epidemiology, Demography, Medical/Social Statistics or a relevant quantitative social science discipline, and can demonstrate substantial experience conducting advanced statistical analysis including multilevel modelling and methods to analyse longitudinal population, panel or cohort data.  Previous experience of using Stata or R for statistical data analysis and modelling is also essential. You will possess excellent organisational, communication and computing skills, and must have experience of effectively working as part of a team.  

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.  The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

 Informal inquiries may be made to Prof. Nuala McGrath via email: N.McGrath@soton.ac.uk or telephone: +44 (0)23 81204034)

The position is tenable from 1 November 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

 

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1056418LG on all correspondence.

The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.