Senior Research Associate in Global Health and Musculoskeletal Epidemiology

The role

This epidemiologist role will be based at the Musculoskeletal Research Unit at Bristol Medical School, as part of the NIHR-Wellcome Trust funded study: Fractures in Sub-Saharan Africa: epidemiology, economic impact and ethnography; the Fractures-E³ study: About the study – Fractures-E3. 

What will you be doing?

• Working within a multidisciplinary, international team to deliver high quality epidemiological research in Global and Musculoskeletal Health
• Writing and successfully publish articles in high quality peer reviewed journals and working in collaboration with colleagues as appropriate to do this
• Presenting research findings at national and international conferences
• Developing national and international collaborations as appropriate for the Fractures-E3 Study
• Managing components of the Fractures-E3 Study in line with information governance requirements and Good Clinical Practice
• Contributing to the life of the Unit, School and University, for instance by speaking at events and participating in committees and groups as appropriate
• Supervising and mentoring staff at administrative and academic levels

You should apply if

• Knowledge and experience of epidemiological research in a healthcare setting
• Commitment to data accuracy and clear presentation
• Experience of applying statistical methods to analyse data and inform research findings
• Evidence that research skills are kept current and that selected methodologies are appropriate to the topic area and research questions
• Ability to take responsibility for own work, including ideas for new analyses
• Be self-motivated, proactive, innovative, and able to use initiative where appropriate
• Evidence of excellent writing skills, showing clarity of expression and attention to detail
• First authorship of articles published in peer-reviewed journals in keeping with the candidate’s years of experience
• Ability to communicate clearly and constructively within a multidisciplinary international team

Additional information

Contract type: Open ended with funding until 31/10/2026

Shift pattern: 35 hours per week

Interview: Week beginning 9^th December 2024

For informal queries, please contact:

Professor Celia Gregson; celia.gregson@bristol.ac.uk

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 27/11/2024

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