Senior Research Associate in Quantitative Applied Health Research

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Bristol, ENGLAND
Job Type: FullTime

We are seeking to appoint a talented researcher with experience in quantitative analysis of large routinely collected datasets, data access processes, and information governance. The appointee will have experience working in applied health research, public health, epidemiology or medical statistics and interested in working on a range of topics within the National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration West (NIHR ARC West) led by Professor John Macleod (https://arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/about-arc-west/).  The post is 100% FTE (35 hrs per week), based in the University of Bristol, and starting ideally in March 2024.

The researcher will be supporting quantitative projects done by the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration West (ARC West). The post holder will prepare and analyse routinely collected datasets, complete ethics and data access applications, and information governance. They will also lead in the writing up the findings for publications.

The role would suit applicants with experience in analysis of large routinely collected datasets, have completed ethics and data access applications, and have a good understanding of information governance policies. They will have experience in quantitative methods applied to health research. The applicant should have a higher degree in a relevant discipline. They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Contract type: Open-ended with funding until 31/03/2025

Work pattern: Full time/ 1 FTE

Grade: J/Pathway 2

Salary:£41,732-£46,974 per annum

School/Unit: Bristol Medical School

Shift pattern: 35 hours per week 

This advert will close at23:59 GMTon 17/03/2024

For informal queries please contact: Dr. Theresa Redaniel [email protected]  


We recently launched our strategy  to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.


The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.


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We are seeking to appoint a talented researcher with experience in quantitative analysis of large routinely collected datasets, data access processes, and information governance. The appointee will have experience working in applied health research, public health, epidemiology or medical statistics and interested in working on a range of topics within the National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration West (NIHR ARC West) led by Professor John Macleod (https://arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/about-arc-west/).  The post is 100% FTE (35 hrs per week), based in the University of Bristol, and starting ideally in March 2024.

The researcher will be supporting quantitative projects done by the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration West (ARC West). The post holder will prepare and analyse routinely collected datasets, complete ethics and data access applications, and information governance. They will also lead in the writing up the findings for publications.

The role would suit applicants with experience in analysis of large routinely collected datasets, have completed ethics and data access applications, and have a good understanding of information governance policies. They will have experience in quantitative methods applied to health research. The applicant should have a higher degree in a relevant discipline. They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Contract type: Open-ended with funding until 31/03/2025

Work pattern: Full time/ 1 FTE

Grade: J/Pathway 2

Salary:£41,732-£46,974 per annum

School/Unit: Bristol Medical School

Shift pattern: 35 hours per week 

This advert will close at23:59 GMTon 17/03/2024

For informal queries please contact: Dr. Theresa Redaniel [email protected]  


We recently launched our strategy  to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.


The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.


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