MRC Centre Early Career Research Fellow

Location: White City Campus (Hybrid)

About the role:

The MRC Centre for Environment and Health is inviting applications for its Early Career Fellowship Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading international research centre for multidisciplinary research and training on environment and health sciences.

We seek an ambitious, exceptional candidate with a PhD and experience in research on environment and health and strong quantitative skills. This fellowship aims to support the development of competitive, independent researchers, providing a platform to fulfil their long-term career goals.

What you would be doing:

You are required to produce a research proposal describing your plans to carry out an ambitious research programme in one of the Centre’s core research areas. Proposals must be relevant to the Centre’s research scope and their focus should fall within at least one of the following key areas:

• Environmental Epidemiology and Exposure Sciences
• Molecular Epidemiology
• Spatial Epidemiology, including small-area and GIS
• Biostatistics, Computational Biology and Data Science
• Climate Change and Health

Multidisciplinary cross-Centre proposals are encouraged.

You will be responsible for the development of your independent research programme, establishing collaborations with other internal and external partners where relevant, under the supervision of your chosen mentor. You will be expected to present your work at significant conferences, publish in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals and contribute to the preparation of research grants and Fellowship proposals.

What we are looking for:

You must have a PhD or equivalent, awarded prior to the fellowship start date, in one of the key areas listed above or a related field of study.

Applications will be assessed on the quality of the proposal, the candidate’s standing as demonstrated by the extent to which they meet the personal criteria in the job description, and on their potential to develop an independent research career.

What we can offer you:

• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel

Further Information

This is a full time, fixed-term post for 12 months from 1 June 2025 until 31 May 2026. The salary range (£48,056 - £56,345) is fixed so applicants should ensure it meets their experience and expectations. Full salary costs are provided as well as appropriate research expenses.

Applications must be submitted via the Imperial College Jobs page using the guidance and forms provided:

1. Online application form
2. CV Template Form
3. Project Proposal Form

Late or incomplete applications, those without an agreed mentor or not submitted via the Imperial College recruitment system will not be accepted.

For further information contact:

Anastasia Ioakeimidou (Scientific Manager, MRC Centre for Environment and Health)

a.ioakeimidou@imperial.ac.uk

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