Research Fellow (Inequalities in Ageing-in-Place)
Research Fellow (Inequalities in Ageing-in-Place)
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Job Description
Grade UE07: 40497 to 48148 per annum pro-rata
CAHSS / School of Social and Political Science
Part-time: 7 hours per week
Fixed term: to end no later than 30 June 2026
We are looking for a Research Fellow with experience of quantitative modelling of social phenomena across the lifecourse to join the NIHR-funded project Interdisciplinary approaches to understanding inequalities in ageing-in-place for people with multiple long-term conditions.
The Opportunity:
You will conduct quantitative modelling of social phenomena across the lifecourse exploring inequalities in ageing-in-place for people with multiple long-term conditions to examine how social categories are constructed and lead to social inequalities that are culturally specific and vary across time and space.
You will also co-ordinate the activities of the Edinburgh-based collaborators to build an interdisciplinary team participating in a programme of training and in data sprints to explore the implications of ageing-in-place and its intersections with health inequalities.
This post is fixed term from July 2025 to no later than 30 June 2026.
This post is part time (7 hours per week). We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote within the UK and regular on-campus working.
The salary for this post is 40497 to 48148 per annum pro rata.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- A PhD (completed or close to completion) in Social Statistics. Or equivalent experience of leading quantitative Social Science research.
- Experience of quantitative modelling of social phenomena across the lifecourse.
- Excellent statistical knowledge (including the use of statistical packages such as Stata and/or R) and demonstrable competency in the analysis of complex social survey data which includes stratification and clustering in its sample design.
- Experience of Generalised Linear Models Multi-level modelling and Longitudinal data analysis models.
- Experience of research project co-ordination across disciplinary boundaries and institutions.
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Application Information
As part of your application please submit a CV and covering letter that addresses your suitability for the role.
Informal questions about this post can be directed to the Hiring Manger Professor Alan Marshall Co-Investigator via email at
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement competitive pension schemes staff discounts and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 8 July 2025.
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Interviews will typically be held 2-3 weeks after the closing date.
Employment Type
Part-Time
