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We have a vacancy for a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at UCL. Research Associate/Senior Research Associate Ref:1495384<https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?owner=5041178&ownertype=fair&jcode=1495384> UCL Department / Division Epidemiology & Public Health/Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care Grades 7-8 Hours Full Time Salary (inclusive of London allowance) Grade 7 Research Associate £33,353 - £40,313; Grade 8 Senior Research Associate £41,430 - £48,873 per annum Duties and Responsibilities Applications are invited for a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate position to join an exciting interdisciplinary research consortium that is studying determinants of extending working lives, jointly funded by the ESRC and MRC under the Lifelong Health and Wellbeing Initiative. Using longitudinal data from internationally renowned UK and European cohort studies, the post involves research to identify the role of workplace, health, family and neighbourhood characteristics as potential determinants of working beyond the age of 50. The position involves data analysis, writing of papers and dissemination. The post holder will also assist with user engagement and dissemination activities. The position is full time but we are willing to consider applications for part time working for a minimum of 25.55 hours per week (70% FTE) The position is available from 1st October 2015 and is funded for 18 months in the first instance. Key Requirements The successful applicant must have a PhD (or equivalent research experience). A strong background in data handling and quantitative analysis of large and complex longitudinal datasets is required as is knowledge of STATA and/or SAS. Knowledge of some or all of the following would be advantageous: multilevel models for longitudinal data, multi-state Markov models, event history models, sequence analysis. Experience of working in a relevant research area such as social science, labour market economics or epidemiology is desirable. To be appointed at Grade 8, candidates must have a track record of conducting independent research including first authored publications and research. Further Details A job description and person specification can be accessed via the link at the bottom of this page. To apply for the vacancy please click on the 'Apply Now' button below. Informal enquiries should be made to Jenny Head ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) or Mai Stafford ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ), via email in the first instance. If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Floriana Bortolotti (020 7679 1681, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>). UCL Taking Action for Equality Closing Date 15 Oct 2015 Interview date 23rd October 2015 Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and success in addressing gender equality. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Support Staff. Please use these links to find out more about the UCL Terms and Conditions<http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/salary_scales/Support_Research_tcs.php> related to this job, employee benefits<http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/benefits/employee_benefits.php> that we offer and further information about UCL<http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/docs/download_forms/recruitment_selection_N.doc>. Job description and person specification<https://filesv7.wcn.co.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA0MTE3OCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTM5NTk4MSZ2ZXJpZnk9NjlkM2MwNDM1Y2M3OWY0OGZlYTY4YzExZGE4ODFlODImcmVxc2lnPTE0NDM3MDg0MjYtN2MzZGYwNGYwMzkzMTcwNGNmMDk3YzA1Mzc5NmY0NTI1ZGRiNjZkMA==> · Apply Now<https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA0MTE3OCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZqY29kZT0xNDk1Mzg0JnBvc3RpbmdfY29kZT0mYnJhbmRfaWQ9MCZhcHBseV9ub3c9MSZhcHBseV91cmw9L3NhZi9sb2dpbi5jZ2kmcmVxc2lnPTE0NDM3MDg0MjYtN2MzZGYwNGYwMzkzMTcwNGNmMDk3YzA1Mzc5NmY0NTI1ZGRiNjZkMA==> You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.