Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

(Internal Only)

The MRC Epidemiology Unit is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant.

This position is based in the Unit's Public Health Modelling team. The primary role of this post is to assist the team with preparing projects' reports, organise logistics of teaching and workshops, prepare data inputs for transport and health models, assist in the development of econometric models, assist in the preparation of academic papers and grant applications.

Alongside a competitive salary, University staff are eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits and services include discounts on shopping, health care, financial services and public transport. We also offer defined benefits pension schemes and tax-efficient bicycle, car lease and charity- giving schemes.

The MRC Epidemiology Unit is a department within the University of Cambridge's School of Clinical Medicine and is situated within the Institute of Metabolic Science on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Its mission is to study the genetic, developmental and environmental factors that cause obesity, diabetes and related metabolic disorders and develop strategies for their prevention. The Unit benefits from a number of large-scale, cross programme epidemiological studies with detailed datasets allowing a wide range of research from genetics to public health. Highly experienced information teams and other specialist teams support the scientists in the delivery of their research aims.

The successful candidate will have a qualification in the fields of epidemiology, econometrics, policy evaluation or public health. Applicants will have proven coding skills and be able to work under tight timelines with multiple team members, with expertise in organising teaching and workshops.

The role is based on Cambridge; the number of days in the office is at least three.

Please contact Dr Belen Zapata-Diomedi ([email protected]) for informal enquiries.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

The closing date for applications is: 22nd December 2024

The interview date for the role is: 8th January 2025

Please quote reference SJ44386 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

MRC Epidemiology Unit

£32,296-£34,866

SJ44386

Research

11 December 2024

22 December 2024