Job Description

Job number

MED05384

Faculties

Faculty of Medicine

Departments

School of Public Health

Salary or Salary range

55,144- 59,904 per annum

Location/campus

White City Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

18 Sep 2025

About the role

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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled

Research Fellow

to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team working on a project investigating the long-term impact of ultra-processed food consumption on weight gain among UK adults and children. This role will contribute to a series of studies using rich longitudinal data to explore how individual and dietary factors influence this relationship.



This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research at the intersection of diet, health, and policy, with the potential to inform future public health strategies in the UK and beyond. You will be part of a supportive and experienced team committed to high-quality, policy-relevant research.

What you would be doing

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The successful candidate will utilise data from two large, well-established UK cohorts: the UK Biobank and the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC). These cohorts provide detailed, repeated measures of dietary intake, biological and clinical indicators, and a range of socio-demographic variables.

What we are looking for

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A PhD in epidemiology, statistics, public health, nutrition, or a related discipline. Proven experience with longitudinal data analysis and strong statistical programming skills (e.g., Stata or R). A solid understanding of epidemiological methods, statistical analytical frameworks (e.g. time-to-event analysis, multilevel regression) and study design. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a track record of academic writing and presentations. The ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.

What we can offer you

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Supervision, management and input from academic team with expertise in nutritional and clinical epidemiology, research methods to assess disease risk in large longitudinal cohort datasets, evaluate public health policy, assess health inequality impacts and influence policy and practice. Opportunities to work with a wider collaborator group in the UK and internationally Dissemination and skills development opportunities A competitive salary and comprehensive package of benefits and services available to staff at Imperial College London including defined benefits pension scheme

Further information

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The post holder will be situated in the Public Health Policy Evaluation Unit (Director, Professor Christopher Millett). Our mission is to produce high-quality research that will inform public health policy, improve health and wellbeing of populations and reduce health inequalities. PHPE is in the Department of Primary Care and Public Health (PCPH) (Head, Professor Azeem Majeed) within Imperial School of Public Health.



This is a full-time position with a fixed term contract for 24 months.



If you require any further details about the role, please contact:

Dr Eszter Vamos

e.vamos@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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