The University of Edinburgh

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Health Data Science


PayCompetitive
LocationEdinburgh/Scotland
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 11164

      UE07- £39,347- £46,974

      CMVM- Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine

      Full Time- 35 hours

      Fixed Term- 2 years

      The Opportunity:

      We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Health Data Science to join our team in the Institute of Genetics and Cancer. In this role, you will develop and apply cutting-edge data science methodologies to complex biomedical data, focusing on patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). You will work closely with our clinical and translational teams to develop predictive tools that can be implemented directly in clinical settings. This is a fixed-term position for 14 months, with the possibility of extension.

      This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

      Your skills and attributes for success:

      • A PhD in statistics, machine learning, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
      • Proficiency in R programming
      • Experience in managing and analysing research data
      • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
      • Strong communication skills, both oral and written

      Click here to view a copy of the full job description.

      As a valued member of our team you can expect:

      • A competitive salary £39,347 – £46,974
      • 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, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff 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.

      Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

      The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.

      Key dates to note

      The closing date for applications is 25 September 2024.

      Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.

      Interview dates TBC.

  • About the company

      The University of Edinburgh is a public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland.