Job Description Main function

To conduct epidemiological research studies using large scale, record linked databases focussed on health and education outcomes for children within the Division of Infection and Immunity. To contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University.

To pursue excellence in research, teaching and enterprise, driven by creativity and curiosity and a desire to identify and address unmet clinical, patient and healthcare needs. 

To work to fulfil the ambition of the School of Medicine to improve the quality of care for patients.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research

• To develop and conduct epidemiological research studies relating to the maintenance of health in the working age population, utilising the health and social database that are routinely collected and available through international cohorts.
• To contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students. 
• To develop research objectives, proposals and research funding bids for own and joint research within the theme of maintenance of health in the working age population.
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the portfolio of research projects in this theme, including the planning and organisation of projects and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• To prepare research ethics and governance applications as appropriate
• To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
• To provide statistical support to the All Wales Perinatal Survey and local team
• To carry out statistical analysis of large-scale routinely collected health and social care datasets and write up findings
• To participate in School research activities and research activities within Child Health
• To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects. This will include working closely with the Knowledge Transfer Officer in Public Health Wales to ensure effective implementation of the knowledge mobilisation cycle.

Other

• To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
• To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Person Specification Person Specification
Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education
1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or near completion) in statistics, epidemiology or a related subject area or relevant industrial experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
§ Statistics
§ Epidemiology of child health

3. Proven experience of quantitative data analysis (using STATA, SPSS, MLwiN, GWAS, PLINK or other relevant software packages) and substantial experience using large scale record linked databases

4. Knowledge of current status of research in Population Health and Wellbeing

5. Proven potential to publish in national journals

6. Demonstrate the capability and drive to succeed in securing research funding

Communication and Team Working
7. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication

8. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals

9. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work

10. Experience of giving presentations at conference/meetings

Desirable Criteria

1. Relevant professional qualification(s).

2. Evidence of collaborations with industry.

3.  Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education / Research community.

4. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the School.