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Senior Researcher in Geospatial Health and Digital Pandemic Preparedness

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GBP 45,000 - 55,000

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An established industry player is seeking a dynamic researcher to lead innovative studies in geospatial health and demography. This role involves enhancing a geospatial database and supervising junior staff while tackling pressing demographic challenges. Joining a renowned research unit, you will contribute to groundbreaking projects that influence public health and policy. If you possess a Ph.D. in a relevant field and are passionate about using data to drive change, this opportunity is perfect for you. Become part of a collaborative team dedicated to advancing demographic science and improving societal outcomes.

Ph.D/D.Phil in a relevant discipline with substantial post-qualification research experience.
Experience in leading innovative research in geospatial health and demography.

Lead and develop research in geospatial and digital health, demography, and pandemic preparedness.
Enhance and innovate on an existing geospatial database and dashboard.

Geospatial Analysis

Digital Health Research

Statistical Analysis

Data Science

GIS Data Management

Ph.D/D.Phil in Population Health

Ph.D/D.Phil in Demography

Ph.D/D.Phil in Spatial Epidemiology

Ph.D/D.Phil in Geography

Ph.D/D.Phil in Statistics

Ph.D/D.Phil in Data Science

GIS Software

Statistical Software

Database Management Systems

Based at Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health), the Demographic Science Unit (DSU) is at the forefront of demographic research that aids society, government and industry. The DSU is home to the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, an interdisciplinary research centre funded by the Leverhulme Trust and directed by Professor Melinda Mills which aims to disrupt and realign how we measure and model populations by infusing new types of data, methods and unconventional approaches to tackle the most challenging demographic problems of our time.

You will lead and develop innovative research in the area of geospatial and digital health, demography and pandemic preparedness. You will also enhance and innovate on an existing geospatial database and interactive dashboard with geospatial GIS data and supervise junior staff in this area.

To be considered for the role you will hold a Ph.D/D.Phil in Population Health, Demography, Spatial Epidemiology, Geography, Statistics, Data Science, or other relevant discipline, as well as have substantial relevant post-qualification research experience.

This is a full-time, fixed term post for 3 years.

The closing date for applications is noon on 28 April 2025.

You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.

£45,585 to £54,395 per annum (including Oxford Weighting Allowance)

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