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Apologies for any cross-posting. I am currently advertising a post to develop research for policy in the MRC Centre of Epidemiology for Child Health here at UCL Institute of Child Health London, UK. I am pasting the advert and link to the job description below. best wishes Catherine Law ******************************************************************************************* UCL Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust Centre for Paediatric Epidemiology and Biostatistics Research Associate/Senior Research Associate: using research for policy to promote children’s health. Applications are invited for a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate at the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH). We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic researcher to play a key role in developing a new programme of work on using research for policy to promote children’s health. The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing a programme of research related to policy, building on their own disciplinary background, methodological strengths, and career plans. They will also build links with existing research and new developments within the Centre. The post will allow an experienced researcher to develop their skills and experience in a range of research methods and apply these to the development of public policy. There will be flexibility to develop areas of expertise and interest. Appropriate training opportunities will be available. Candidates must have a Doctorate in epidemiology, statistics, policy analysis or other public health science and be familiar with issues in maternal and child health research and policy. Public health research experience, some of it at post-doctoral level, is essential for this post. Candidates must also have strong analytical skills and be self-motivated, flexible and creative. The post is funded until March 2012. If a Research Associate is appointed, the salary will be on Grade 7 of the UCL salary scales, which ranges from £27,466 - £33,780 per annum. If a Senior Research Associate is appointed, salary will be on Grade 8 of the UCL Salary scales which ranges from £34,793 – £41,545 per annum. Salary will be dependant on qualifications and experience. London Weighting of £2,649 per annum is also paid. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Professor Catherine Law <mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask] on 020 7905 2304. The job description (which includes details on how to apply for the post) can be obtained from <http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/ich/html/humanresources/jobs.html>http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/ich/html/humanresources/jobs.html, Alternatively you may email us for an electronic version of the job description at <mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask] Please quote reference DH/08/19. Closing date for applications: Tuesday 6th May 2008 Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 20th May 2008 Catherine Law Centre for Paediatric Epidemiology and Biostatistics UCL Institute of Child Health 30 Guilford St London WC1N 1EH 020 7905 2304 Fax 020 7905 2381 Email [log in to unmask]