Research Associate (Part Time, Fixed Term)

The MRC Epidemiology Unit is seeking to appoint a research associate. 

This position is based in the Unit's Public Health Modelling team. The primary role of this post is to develop agent based models of transport, the built environment and health for climate change mitigation and adaptation. 

Alongside a competitive salary, University staff are eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits and services include discounts on shopping, health care, financial services and public transport. We also offer defined benefits pension schemes and tax-efficient bicycle, car lease and charity-giving schemes.

The MRC Epidemiology Unit is a department within the University of Cambridge's School of Clinical Medicine and is situated within the Institute of Metabolic Science on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Its mission is to study the genetic, developmental and environmental factors that cause obesity, diabetes and related metabolic disorders and develop strategies for their prevention. The Unit benefits from a number of large-scale, cross programme epidemiological studies with detailed datasets allowing a wide range of research from genetics to public health. Highly experienced information teams and other specialist teams support the scientists in the delivery of their research aims.

You will be educated to PhD level in a relevant subject or due to complete doctoral studies within 6 months of applying. Applicants will have proven agent based modelling skills, with expertise in environmental health risk factors

This is a fixed-term position for 3 years.

The role can be undertaken remotely or as hybrid depending on the candidate.

Please contact Prof James Woodcock jw745@cam.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

The closing date is 4th November 2024 and interviews are yet to be confirmed

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above.

Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD. 

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. 

Please quote reference SJ43731 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

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