Postdoctoral Research Associate

1 month ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom University of Liverpool Full time

The NIHR CLEAN-Air (Africa) Global Health Research Unit seeks an experienced and independent researcher to be appointed as a post-doctoral Research Associate (Grade 7) or as a Research Fellow (Grade 8, based on experience) to coordinate quantitative data streams and analysis for the CLEAN-Air (Africa) programme. This role will include close collaboration with researchers across East and Central Africa to lead a programme of high-quality data collection and analysis in collaboration with the CLEAN-Air (Africa) UK research team. Strong analytical and communication skills, as well as mentoring and training abilities are essential to the role, to support colleagues in data collection, cleaning, analysis and dissemination through writing.

Candidates should have prior experience in designing and conducting environmental and/or health studies and health impact evaluations. Experience in collection, analysis and dissemination of varied quantitative datasets is required. You should have a PhD in Environmental health or Public Health, for appointment at Grade 7, and additional substantive Postdoctoral Experience in Environmental Health or Public health, for appointment at Grade 8. The post is available for 24 months with possibility of extension, commencing in Sept/Oct 2024.

Although the university has a hybrid working system, the expectation is that the successful applicant appointed to this role will be expected to work more than 50% on campus.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31.

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£38,205 to £57,698 per annum



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