Research Fellow in Public Health

Research Fellow in Public Health Aberdeen, Scotland

University of Aberdeen
Full Time Aberdeen, Scotland 35333 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Research Fellow in Public Health

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Public Heath to join the Aberdeen Centre of Health Data Science, University of Aberdeen. You will join a team of staff and collaborators within ACHDS to lead the delivery of evidence reviews and analysis of unique large-scale electronic health record data sets, working across a number of innovative studies that focus on understanding the social and environmental determinants of health and wellbeing across the life course to inform interventions to improve health and reduce inequalities.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Applied Health Sciences
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Duration of Post
Funding/Activity Limited
Grade
Grade 6
Salary From
£35,333
Salary to
£38,592
Location
Aberdeen
Closing Date
09/02/2023
Ref No
IHS132R
Documents
  • Further Particulars.pdf
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You will support the development and delivery of a cross-cutting knowledge–exchange programme including a series of public health seminars and workshops (3 per year) that will bring together health and social care practitioners across the NHS, Local Authorities and Third Sector with academics from a range of disciplines and methodologies focused on specific topics (e.g. healthy aging, adolescent mental health, child poverty).

We seek expertise in literature reviewing, public health and epidemiology to:

  • Carry out literature reviews and evidence synthesis to support translation of research into public health action and development of bids for research funding
  • Develop and deliver a portfolio of projects related to population health inequalities
  • Work with patients, public, and practitioners to understand, interpret and communicate with data in order to improve patient care/inform public health policy and practice.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6, £35,333 - £38,592 per annum, and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.


Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Shantini Paranjothy, Clinical Chair in Public Health

([email protected]).


Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: [email protected]) for further information.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs


Job Reference Number: IHS132R


The closing date for the receipt of applications is 9 February 2023.


The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Research Fellow in Public Health
University of Aberdeen

www.abdn.ac.uk
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Professor Ian Diamond
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
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