Research Fellow

We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow for 12 months to join our vibrant and growing multidisciplinary team researching the effects of noise pollution on health and wellbeing.

The postholder will work on the Department for Transport funded Aviation Night Noise Effects (ANNE) study which is examining the relationship of aviation noise on sleep disturbance and annoyance, and how this varies by different times of night. This is the first study of aviation noise effects on sleep disturbance in the UK for 30 years. 

The postholder will co-manage a research team conducting an observational study of 200 residents who live near airports in the UK, assessing the effect of night-time aircraft noise exposure on awakenings and sleep quality. The study collects physiological data on sleep disturbance and sound level measurements in participants’ bedrooms, as well as survey data. 

Key attributes of the successful applicant include: 

• Post-doctoral Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a similar social science or public health related discipline; 
• Experience of quantitative data collection (e.g., using surveys, questionnaires, or similar methods); 
• Experience of participant recruitment and consent; 
• Experience of undertaking statistical analysis; 
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation, and time management skills; 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
• Experience of actively participating in a Team. 

Funding is available for full-time equivalent posts, but this may be configured as a combination of part-time appointments.

For further information about this position and to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.  

St George’s School of Health and Medical Sciences is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. 

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

Please quote reference:  437-24-R

Closing date:  09 December 2024

Interview date:  w/c 16 December 2024 

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