Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow in Genetic and Biosocial Epidemiolog
at University College London
London, England, United Kingdom -
| Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate | 24 Nov, 2024 | GBP 39980 Annual | 02 Nov, 2024 | N/A | Good communication skills | No | No |
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Description:
ABOUT US
The Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health is dedicated to research on how human behaviour impacts health and health outcomes, focusing on a broad range of public health issues. Specifically, the position will be within Prof. Daisy Fancourt’s Social Biobehavioural Research Group, which focuses on the impact of social factors on health, and Professor Andrew Steptoe’s Psychobiology Group which works on biological processes and behaviour. Further information can be found at: www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology-health-care/research/behavioural-science-health
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
- Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
Responsibilities:
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be involved in the design, analysis and conduct of research linking psychosocial factors such as loneliness, social isolation, and positive wellbeing with biomarkers collected in large datasets across the world, including epigenetic markers of ageing, proteomic and metabolomic assays, and physiological indicators. You will also be responsible for maintaining the genetic repository of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA), and in the development and sharing of polygenic risk scores.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan and expenses
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insuranc
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