Research Fellow: University of Aberdeen

The Epidemiology Group (www.abdn.ac.uk/epidemiology ) within the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition aims to determine the epidemiology of specific clinical conditions, with a focus on modifiable risk factors; and to use this information to inform the design of clinical trials of management and public health interventions with a goal of improving outcomes for patients and the public. In doing so we are part of the Aberdeen Centre for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health (ACAMH); .

The programme has approximately 25 staff affiliated in academic, research and research support roles. The largest part of the research programme is in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Conditions and a specific area of interest is in chronic pain. As part of awards from the Medical Research Council within their Advanced Pain Discover Programme (APDP) our Consortium Against Pain InEquality (CAPE) has been funded to investigate the impact of adverse childhood experiences on chronic pain and responses to treatment, while the CHIPP project is quantifying the potential for population prevention programmes to reduce the burden of high impact chronic pain. We therefore seek to make an appointment of a Research Fellow with a primary qualification in Mathematics or Statistics to undertake work on these projects.

The post holder will lead the work package of the CAPE consortium being led by the University of Aberdeen. This will involve analysis of information on adverse events in early life in large scale cohorts from across the world, in order to assess the relationship with the reporting of chronic pain in adult life. The post holder may also be involved in the CHIPP project analysing data to quantify the impact of possible population health interventions in reducing the burden of high impact pain using UK Biobank.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6 scale, 80% of £37,099 to £44,263 per annum.

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Gary J Macfarlane ( ).

In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at .

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Job Reference Number: IHS161R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 02 August 2024

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

£37,099 to £44,263 per annum