Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in Health & Religious/Spiritual Beliefs and Behaviours

Job title:

Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in Health & Religious/Spiritual Beliefs and Behaviours

Company

University of Bristol

Job description

Salary:Grade I: £37,099-£41,732;Grade J: £41,732 -£46,974 per annum depending on skills and experience (pro rata if part-time)The roleWe are seeking to appoint a talented quantitative researcher with expertise in a variety of statistical techniques for analysing data from large longitudinal studies. The post may be full or part-time and would ideally start on 1st October 2024.The post holders will be working on a major research project funded by a programme grant awarded by the John Templeton Foundation. The project will examine research questions concerning religious and/or spiritual beliefs and associated behaviours (RSBB) and their impact on mental and physical health and well-being of participants from infancy to adulthood in a large UK cohort – Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children ( ).What will you be doing?

• Carrying out analyses using a variety of statistical techniques depending on the project in hand and the relevant field (e.g. psychology, epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, medical statistics).
• Critically interpret findings and participate in the dissemination of these through high impact academic publications.
• Participate in other forms of dissemination that may lead to impact e.g. presenting research findings at local, national, and international meetings and conferences

You should apply if

• You have experience and evidence of applying advanced epidemiological statistical methods, including handling of missing data.
• Previous experience of using ALSPAC data.
• Experience of mediation analysis.
• Evidence of good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrable high level of competency with statistical packages e.g. Stata, R
• Experience of presentation of research results to varied audiences.
• Self-motivation and ability to organise own time effectively.
• Experience of leading on elements of research projects with support of PI/line manager (for appointment at J grade)
• Track record of publication of research papers commensurate with candidate’s years of experience and completed projects (for appointment at J grade)

And at least one of the following:

• Experience of longitudinal modelling techniques
• Experience of latent variable modelling techniques
• Good working knowledge of a structural equation modelling package e.g. Mplus
• Experience of genetic and/or epigenetic analyses including GWAS and/or EWAS
• Ability to assess concepts/theories and develop original solutions.

Additional informationContract type: Open-ended with funding from October 2024 until 31/05/2026Work pattern: Full or Part-time, flexibleShift pattern: 35 hours per week (part-time considered)This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 12/08/2024For informal queries please contact:Professor Jean Golding ( ),Professor Carol Joinson ( ) orProfessor Kate Northstone ( )Our strategy and missionWe recently launched our to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people – because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.£37,099 to £46,974 per annum depending on skills and experience (pro rata if part-time)

Expected salary

£37099 – 46974 per year

Location

Bristol Area

Job date

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 01:52:13 GMT

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