About us

The Institute of Epidemiology and Health Careis part of the UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences, which belongs to the School of Life and Medical Sciences. This post is based in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health which is led by Professor Anne McMunn. Our department’s research covers a broad range of public health topics and has significant real-world impact, informing policy both in the United Kingdom and around the world, and the wider public understanding of health inequalities. We offer a vibrant and friendly environment for cutting-edge multi-disciplinary research and high-quality teaching. This post is an excellent opportunity for an early career researcher keen to progress their career as part of a very strong multidisciplinary team.

About the role

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team that is leading a a mixed-methods study on physical punishment and child outcomes, funded by The Nuffield Foundation. Partnering with the NSPCC and working with an advisory group of children and young people, the project will produce UK-relevant causal evidence on the impact of physical punishment on children's development and wellbeing, and explore issues around law reform. The project team includes researchers from the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health and UCL's Faculty of Education and Society. The postholder will work on the qualitative strand of the project and be involved in the collection, analysis, and management of qualitative data from stakeholder interviews. An acceptable DBS check is required to carry out this role. The post is funded for 2 years (May 2023 - April 2025).

The salary is £34,502- £35,411 inclusive of LA (pro rata for part-time).

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Anja Heilmann at anja.heilmann@ucl.ac.uk. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Floriana Bortolotti at f.bortolotti@ucl.ac.uk.

About you

Applicants should have an MSc (or equivalent experience) in public health, epidemiology, population health, health psychology, or a related discipline. You will be able to demonstrate experience in qualitative data collection and analysis, and effective organisational skills. The post holder will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and will be supported by experienced senior members of the team.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/