IID3 Research Assistant at Newcastle University

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The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher to work as part of a team on a Food Standards Agency (FSA) funded research project, known as the IID3 Study. The overall aims are to estimate the burden of infectious intestinal disease (IID) in the community and to calibrate national public health surveillance systems.

You will work as part of the Work Package (WP) 6 team. The overall aim of WP6 is to quantify the population level of IID and to understand the key causal microbiological, sociological, economic and food drivers that affect it.

The project involves collaboration with other UK universities (Liverpool and Oxford), national public health agencies (UK Health Security Agency, Public Health Scotland, and Public Health Wales), and Liverpool Clinical Laboratories.

You will perform a variety of computer-based studies under the general direction of the Work Package Leader. This will involve use of existing and new project databases and liaising with project partners.

You will be responsible for the collection, collation, processing, analysis, presentation (writing, graph production, image production and oral presentations at national/international conferences) and storage of research data in accurate, secure, detailed, and up-to-date records of all work.

We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working.

You will work under the guidance of Professor Stephen Rushton (Work Package 6 Leader) with additional support from Professor Aileen Mill, Dr Roy Sanderson and Professor Sarah O’Brien (Principal Investigator).

The post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 2 years.

For informal enquires contact Professor Stephen Rushton (steven.rushton@ncl.ac.uk) or Professor Sarah O’Brien (sarah.o’brien2@ncl.ac.uk).

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To apply, please complete an online application and upload a CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter is a supporting statement and you should outline how you meet the essential criteria of the role and evidence this with examples. 

Qualifications

• Good honours degree (or equivalent) in a Natural Sciences discipline.
• Post graduate research degree with experience in biological modelling.
• Subject knowledge in a discipline relevant to delivering the research programme (Statistics, Epidemiology).

Desirable

• Postgraduate research experience gained either via previous employment or during postgraduate studies.
• Experience of writing up research for publication.
• Familiarity with medical ethics and research governance.