Research Assistant/Research Fellow in Cancer Epidemiology / Data Science

UCL; London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

About us

ECHO (Epidemiology of Cancer Healthcare and Outcomes) Research group.

Our research is aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of cancer patient populations, and the understanding of the role of tumour, patient and health system factors in inequalities in cancer care and outcomes. The ECHO Group includes researchers with diverse backgrounds and the post holder will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with epidemiologists, statisticians, clinicians, and public health specialists. Our research projects are supported by competitively acquired funding by NIHR, Cancer Research UK, HDRUK and NCI, inter alia.

Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health

The post is based within the Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health which is one of four research departments within UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care here. The Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health is dedicated to research on how human behaviour impacts health and health outcomes. Our research and teaching reflect our interdisciplinary approach to health and wellbeing, focusing on a broad range of public health issues, such as alcohol and tobacco use, heart disease, cancer, and obesity. Further information can be found here.

About the role

The post holder will work closely with members of the ECHO Group to define, curate and analyse healthcare data of relevance to diagnostic and treatment care pathways and outcomes for cancer patients. Within a range of analytical projects that require statistical analysis or data science leadership, the post-holder will be defining new answerable research questions in synergy with the overall post objectives and programmatic commitments, including risk stratification and understanding variations in intervals and pathways to the diagnosis of cancer.

Application Details

• This is an open-ended contract with fixed-term funding until 31st of December 2026 in the first instance.
• Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent on award and confirmation of a PhD (or equivalent). If this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B, point 28 (salary £41,255 per annum inclusive of London allowance) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.
• This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit here for more information.
• This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

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.

Contact Details

• If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Dr. Meena Rafiq ([e-mail]) or Prof. Georgios Lyratzopoulos ([e-mail]).
• If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact [e-mail].

About you

Experience of prior healthcare epidemiology/data analysis work in academic research departments or service environments (e.g. NHS Digital, CPRD, Public Health England), or relevant sectors of the health industry is desirable, particularly regarding the use of person-level electronic health records and administrative population-based data. Applicants must have relevant work experience and be competent in using command-line interface statistical software. Inquiries from interested applicants are encouraged.

What we offer

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 holidays, 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 insurance

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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here.