Research Fellow in Health Epidemiology


Company:	University Of Leeds (Medicine)
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	LEEDS, LS2 9NL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in epidemiology, health data science, or public health? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Faculty of Medicine and Health for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join a world-leading clinical research group. Based at Chapel Allerton Hospital this post is available immediately for a fixed term until 31 March 2028, with the possibility of extension dependent on funding. The post is embedded within the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Leeds Osteoarthritis Workstream, which uses comprehensive health and social care data to define target groups for intervention and to explore effects of novel therapies in new target populations.

The successful candidate will have a MSc or PhD or equivalent in epidemiology, public health, health data science, or a related discipline, with a proven record in writing for publication. They will have experience of analysing large, linked health and social care datasets using advanced epidemiological and pharmacoepidemiology methods, with excellent IT skills and experience of statistical packages such as R or Stata.

We currently have funding secured for this post until 31 March 2028. It is our intention to apply for additional funding for the post at the midway point, which would support an extension if successful.

100% FTE (part-time of at least 60% FTE may be considered)

Fixed term until 31 March 2028 (the role is funded by external grant income)

We are happy to consider part-time and job share applications and are committed to flexible working for all our employees

Location: Chapel Allerton Hospital (with scope for hybrid working)

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 21.6% of salary

Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.

Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Sarah Kingsbury, Associate Professor - Musculoskeletal Medicine & Imaging

Email: S.R.Kingsbury@leeds.ac.uk

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