Research Fellow in Environmental Health and Data Science

About us

Join Us as a Research Fellow at the UCL Institute of Health Informatics.

Are you passionate about data-driven research and improving health outcomes?

Come join the Institute of Health Informatics (IHI) - a vibrant, collaborative environment at the heart of UCL's world-leading Faculty of Population Health Sciences.

The UCL Institute of Health Informatics (IHI) was established in August 2014 within the Faculty of Population Health Sciences. Our mission is to conduct high-quality, data-intensive research to improve health outcomes locally, nationally, and globally.

IHI delivers one of the UK's largest and most highly regarded teaching programmes in health informatics and health data science. We are also proud to host one of the four UKRI Centres for Doctoral Training in AI in Healthcare, supporting the next generation of leaders in the field.

The Faculty of Population Health Sciences is UCL's largest research-based faculty, comprising eight institutes dedicated to advancing health through innovative research and education.

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About the role

Institute of Health Informatics is looking to appoint a Research Fellow in Environmental and Health Data Science to join our welcoming and vibrant Institute.

This position presents a unique opportunity to play a vital role in delivering a large-scale work program funded by The Wellcome Trust. The broad aim is to understand and mitigate the health impacts of air pollution derived from sources other than road transport (e.g. wood burning, industrial sites, farming, and indoor sources). The Research Fellow will contribute to research initiatives to inform policy decisions and promote public health. A full range of duties is in the attached job description.

A full list of responsibilities can be found on the attached job description.

This is a full-time post (36.5 hours/week), funded until 31 October 2028, with the possibility of extension.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Laura Horsfall at [email protected].

For questions about the recruitment process, contact Anita Gorasia at [email protected]

Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at research assistant Grade 6B (salary £39,148 - £41,833) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.

About you

About you If you believe you meet the requirements, come and be part of this unique and exciting opportunity and contribute to our mission to improve health outcomes through research.

You'll have:
• PhD or equivalent level of experience in one of the following or a related quantitative field:

Epidemiology

Environmental science

Health data science

Statistics

Geography
• Experience analysing longitudinal health and/or environmental datasets using programmable statistical software (e.g., Stata or R)
• Proficiency in cleaning and managing complex databases using statistical software (e.g., Stata, R)
• Experience writing papers for peer-reviewed journals
• Experience in literature searching and review Please review the full job description before applying.

Be sure to address all essential and desirable criteria in your application questionnaire.

What we offer

At UCL, we believe work should fit around life - not the other way around. That's why we offer flexible working options, including part-time roles and job-sharing opportunities wherever possible.

But it's not just about flexibility - it's about feeling rewarded, too.

When you join UCL, you'll enjoy:
• 41 days of holiday (pro rata for part-time staff) - that's 27 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days.
• Cycle to work scheme - save money and stay healthy.
• Season ticket loan - making your commute more affordable.
• On-site gym - fitness made convenient.
• Employee Assistance Programme - for confidential wellbeing support when you need it.

Whether you're looking to grow your career or simply find a better balance, UCL could be the right place for you.

Learn more about our full range of benefits at: ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics.

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and women.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion