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Head of Theme, Population Health Research Infrastructure The Medical Research Council (MRC) Salary: £65,262 per annum (dependent on skills and experience). Hours: Full time or Part time (minimum 0.8 FTE) Contract Type: Fixed Term (18 months) Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire/Caxton House, London … Hybrid working The role entails leading MRCs management of its research portfolio in population health science. This includes overseeing key UKRI infrastructural programs such as UK Biobank, Population Research UK, and the Adolescent Health Study. As the knowledge-holder of scientific issues pertaining to this remit, responsibilities span … across staying abreast of new research developments, fostering research partnerships, and addressing policy-related matters. Overseeing peer review procedures for relevant research funding is integral, alongside acting as the primary interface for stakeholders internally (across MRC sections and UKRI partners) and externally (including researchers, funding agencies, and policymakers). more »