RF/SRFellow in Cognitive Ageing & Dementia Epidemiology

About us

EPH is a world leading multi-disciplinary research department that conducts timely, rigorous and independent research with sound statistical methods into a better understanding of health and the prevention of ill health. This position will be in the Ageing Research Group and focused on cognitive ageing and dementia in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. Further information can be found at: www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology-health-care/research/ucl-research-department-epidemiology-public-health.

About the role 

You will be involved in the analysis of cognitive and dementia data in ELSA, studying the determinants and consequences of cognitive decline. You will also contribute to cross-national research, to the HCAP substudy, and to the development of the third wave of HCAP in 2028. You will participate in ELSA research more generally, and support students on MSc courses in the Institute. Application Details: • This is an open ended contract role with fixed-term funding until 31 May 2029. • Appointment at Grade 7 (£43,124 - £51,610) is dependent on award and confirmation of a PhD (or equivalent). If this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B, point 28 (salary £41,005 annum inclusive of London allowance) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis. • This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information. Application Process: • A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. • Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification Contact Details: • If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Professor Andrew Steptoe () or Professor Paola Zaninotto (). • If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Kate Coughlin.

About you

You will have a PhD in epidemiology, quantitative social science, statistics or other relevant discipline, and a track record of longitudinal research on cognitive ageing. You should also have a high quality publication portfolio, and knowledge of ageing research and population-based work on dementia. You should be able to work with stakeholders from different disciplines and with policy makers. Appointment at Grade 8 (£52,487-£61,534) requires proven research activity at grade 7 and experience with advanced statistical methods and causal modelling techniques.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities t his role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan and expenses • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

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