Job Description

Job number

MED05239

Faculties

Faculty of Medicine

Departments

School of Public Health

Salary or Salary range

48,056 - 56,345 per annum

Location/campus

White City Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

13 Jun 2025

The overall theme of the research is analysing trends and patterns of health outcomes and risk factors in multiple populations.

About the role

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The overall theme of the research is analysing trends and patterns of health outcomes and risk factors in multiple populations. The research is highly data-driven and requires careful selection and application of advanced statistical methods to complex multi-dimensional data. It involves collaborations with the World Health Organization and scientists from most of the world's countries.



Do you have exceptional analytical and critical thinking about scientific problems; deep knowledge and intuition of statistical methods, especially Bayesian statistics, and their application to real-world data; motivation and creativity for problem solving; experience with large heterogenous datasets, especially in population health, and ability to efficiently manage and combine large quantities of data; excellent coding and wish to develop your career in Biostatistics and Population Health?

What you would be doing

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You will lead the selection and application of statistical methods, and as relevant adaptation and modification of existing methods, for analysing large heterogenous population health datasets, and the evaluation and interpretation of results through statistical and epidemiological perspectives.

What we are looking for

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We are seeking a Research Associate with


PhD or equivalent in statistics, biostatistics, applied mathematics, mathematical demography, statistical epidemiology or a related methodological discipline; Substantial experience with implementation and application of statistical methods and models, especially Bayesian hierarchical models Experience of management and analysis with statistical methods of large, multi-dimensional real-world datasets

What we can offer you

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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). Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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This is a full-time post (35 hours per week) based at White City Campus.



This role is for a fixed-term contract up to 2 years



If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Professor Majid Ezzati]- majid.ezzati@imperial.ac.uk.



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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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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This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.


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