Research Associate (ED13502) - Bath, BA2 7AYAbout the roleWe are currently recruiting a Research Associate to support an ESRC-FAPESP co-funded project led by Professors Sarah Halligan and Alicia Matijasevich (Universidade de São Paulo). The project will examine longitudinal pathways linking childhood trauma, mental health and physical health among low-and-middle-income youth. This project will apply innovative longitudinal data-analytic approaches to data from the 2004 Pelotas Birth Cohort, based in Brazil. It will provide critical insight into well-established associations between exposure to trauma in childhood and increase risk of cardiometabolic diseases such as heart problems, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes in later life. The post holder will be actively involved in i) designing quantitative analyses and data preparation (e.g., addressing missing data’, construction of variables), ii) quantitative data analysis (e.g., using structural equation modelling) according to open science practices, and iii) preparing manuscripts for publication and other dissemination activities. The successful applicant will have excellent advanced longitudinal data analysis skills, and experience of working with longitudinal cohort data.Ability to manage international collaborations is essential. Additional informationAs a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. What we can offer youWe're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expensesFind out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn. Closing Date: 13 May 2026 Department: Education & Research Salary: £38,784 to £46,049