Job Description

Job number

MED05554

Faculties

Faculty of Medicine

Departments

Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction

Salary or Salary range

49,017 - 57,472 per annum

Location/campus

Hammersmith Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

7 Jan 2026

About the role

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We are seeking a high calibre Postdoctoral Research Associate to play a key role in understanding how GLP-1 therapies can improve the health of people with lung conditions. The successful candidate will help lead complex observational studies.

What you would be doing

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The successful candidate will be leveraging large datasets from electronic health records. The work will involve data cleaning, finessing study design, problem solving day-to-day data issues, running and creating analysis algorithms, and interpreting findings within a clinical context.

What we are looking for

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You will have a PhD in epidemiology or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research experience. You will have conducted as first author and published high quality observational studies using routinely collected data Experience of designing and analysing data obtained from electronic healthcare records Experience in publishing and presenting studies using state-of-the-art observational study design and statistical analysis Knowledge on the clinical management of respiratory conditions and type-2 diabetes Ability to organise own work with minimal supervision, use initiative and take responsibility

What we can offer you

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You will join an engaged epidemiology research group aiming to improve human health. The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity Benefit from 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 Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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This is a full time fixed term role, based at our Hammersmith Campus.


If you require any further details on the role please contact: Dr Ben Jones (

ben.jones@imperial.ac.uk

( or Dr Chloe Bloom - chloe.bloom06@imperial.ac.uk.

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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