Exciting New Job opportunity: Research Fellow at the University of Southampton Apply by 23 September 2025
We are pleased to share an exciting new job opportunity for researchers with an interest in maternal and child health, epidemiology, and statistics.
The University of Southampton is recruiting a Research Fellow to join the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre as part of an NIHR-funded project. The position will focus on strengthening the evidence on how preconception health influences outcomes for mothers and children.
A key element of the role will involve working with national and local health datasets, including the ECHILD database, to generate impactful research that informs policy and practice.
About the role
This two-year post offers the opportunity to:
Lead quantitative studies using rich health datasets.
Contribute to shaping strategies that better support people in planning and preparing for pregnancy and parenthood.
Collaborate with health professionals, policymakers, and public contributors.
Publish and disseminate findings, while developing your own independent research ideas.
Details
📍 Location: Southampton, with hybrid working available
📅 Closing date: Tuesday 23 September 2025
🔗 Learn more and apply here: University of Southampton Job Portal
📧 For informal enquiries, please contact: [email protected]
This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your research career while contributing to important work that has real-world impact for families across the UK.