Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Role
This role is for a talented clinical researcher to join a dental research team focused on innovative applications of healthcare data to improve patient care. Funded by a research grant, the post brings together professionals from QMUL Institute of Dentistry, The Royal London Hospital, and Barts Health NHS Trust. Key responsibilities include: (1) developing clinical dental datasets across specialties, linking clinical care and research; (2) supporting the development of predictive models for dental disease outcomes using structured and unstructured electronic health records; and (3) leading and supporting delivery of the research elements of the digital grant. The appointee will undertake clinical research and contribute to research programmes aligned with the priorities of the Centre for Oral Clinical Research (COCR). They will also promote research, enhance the profile of Barts Life Sciences, and provide advice, documentation, and training in data analysis for colleagues.

About You
The applicant is expected to have a BDS or equivalent registerable primary Dental Qualification, and a higher research degree (PhD) or within 12 months from defence, plus equivalent expertise experience in dental science and clinical research, or a relevant discipline. The applicant should be able to demonstrate good record experience in clinical research and dental or health science research. Ability to rapidly develop strong working relationships and gain the confidence is a must. Willingness to work flexibly in order to achieve the demands of the research programme. Please refer to the job description pack for a complete person specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).

About the School/Department/Institute/Project
This post is based within the Centre for Oral Clinical Research (COCR) at the Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London.

About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.