Job summary
At the Bradford Institute for Health Research, we are the epicenter of two of the UK's most prominent and captivating health research initiatives: Born in Bradford and Connected Bradford.
Our mission is to forge a healthier and fairer future for children residing in underserved areas. We are driven by the belief that transforming the environments that shape health and life prospects is the path to change.
Realising this vision calls for substantial and sustainable transformations in the broader early-life environments that profoundly influence our well-being. Thanks to a significant grant, we are poised to develop the Secure Data Environment (SDE) and create innovative processes, enabling analysts to access Connected Bradford data, thereby driving advancements in health and equity.
Main duties of the job
Are you organised, motivated, and enthusiastic about data engineering? Do you want to be a part of creating a Secure Data Environment for Connected Bradford? This unique opportunity awaits you at the Bradford Institute for Health Research (BIHR).
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Research Data Infrastructure Manager within Connected Bradford as a pivotal team member.
- Leverage your expertise in data management, engineering, or analysis to solve real-world challenges.
Why Join Us?
This role offers a distinctive opportunity to be part of an exciting initiative with the potential to transform the prospects of some of the most disadvantaged children in the UK. Your contributions will lead to enduring changes in the environments where these children grow up, ultimately improving their life chances.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A PhD (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Writing production-grade code and training machine learning algorithms with data storage technologies
- Experience of project management
- An academic track record of peer-reviewed publications
- Experience of working in collaborative research groups including clinicians, academics and other stakeholders
Desirable
- Previous experience of developing research proposals and funding applications
- Experience of large-scale data-science research as applied to a health research context
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and presentational communication skills
- Strong programming skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills, identifying root causes and offering solutions
- Good time management skills and ability to plan and implement objectives effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of implementing algorithms such as multi-variate pattern analysis for data analysis
- Knowledge of procedures for NHS ethical approvals
- Knowledge of research governance, and good clinical practice
Desirable
- Understanding of the Bradford public health context and of the links between natural environments and health and wellbeing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A PhD (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Writing production-grade code and training machine learning algorithms with data storage technologies
- Experience of project management
- An academic track record of peer-reviewed publications
- Experience of working in collaborative research groups including clinicians, academics and other stakeholders
Desirable
- Previous experience of developing research proposals and funding applications
- Experience of large-scale data-science research as applied to a health research context
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and presentational communication skills
- Strong programming skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills, identifying root causes and offering solutions
- Good time management skills and ability to plan and implement objectives effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of implementing algorithms such as multi-variate pattern analysis for data analysis
- Knowledge of procedures for NHS ethical approvals
- Knowledge of research governance, and good clinical practice
Desirable
- Understanding of the Bradford public health context and of the links between natural environments and health and wellbeing
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
