Research Associate in Environmental Epidemiology
3 days ago
**About the role**:
We are seeking to appoint a talented and self-motivated researcher with experience and interest in the impact of the environment on human health to join the Centre for Environmental Health and Sustainability (CEHS) at the University of Leicester. CEHS was established in 2018 with the vision to _improve human health and the health of the environment through cutting edge multidisciplinary research, in a changing world._
The purpose of this role will be to assist and support the Cai group at CEHS in carrying out academic research in the field of environmental epidemiology. The post holder will predominantly lead on data analysis and prepare academic outputs relating to these analyses. The scopes of the analyses mainly focus on the health impacts from environmental exposures (e.g. air pollution, noise, temperature, built environment etc.) on populations drawn from large local and national population cohorts to study panels with personal exposure monitoring data in varying settings.
**Additional information**:
Applications for job share will be considered.
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 6th February.
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community.
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
**Vacancy terms**: Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract for 2 years
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