Job summary
Closing Date: 10.09.24 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 11.09.24
Interview expected to take place 20.09.24
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced research data analyst to join the team at Born in Bradford (BiB).BiB is an internationally acclaimed applied research programme which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of families living in deprived areas, and the translation of research into practice.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a research data analyst to play a key supporting role across the BiB family of projects. The role will involve preparing data for research use, data extraction, supporting the development and analysis of the Born in Bradford research programmes, and collaborating with colleagues to delivery high quality research. This is a full-time post based at the Bradford Institute for Health Research, which is the # 1 recruiting site for medical research in the UK this year (ahead of London, Oxford, and Cambridge), and works in close partnership with leading health researchers from across the UK and Europe.
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
The successful candidate will have a postgraduate degree in in a subject with a major data analytics or research component; have proficiency in coding, with strong knowledge of R; experience of managing, processing and organising large, complex datasets, and the flexibility and technical skills to work across databases and statistical packages.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will have a postgraduate degree in in a subject with a major data analytics or research component; have proficiency in coding, with strong knowledge of R; experience of managing, processing and organising large, complex datasets, and the flexibility and technical skills to work across databases and statistical packages.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with large data sets
- Experience of working with longitudinal cohort study data
- Experience of using/interrogating databases
- Experience of Microsoft applications
Desirable
- Experience of quantitative data analysis and interpretation
- Evidence of independent work in a research or statistical environment
- Experience of using analytical tools and software for the purposes of preparing datasets in formats suitable for analysis by researchers and statisticians
- Experience of using online repositories (e.g., Github) to store source code and related documentation
Skills
Essential
- Highly proficient in using R to prepare data for analysis
- Able to construct SQL queries to extract data from relational databases
- Able to produce reusable program code in at least one common statistical or database package e.g., R, SQL
- Preparation and presentation of statistical reports and analyses
- Effective organisational skills, ability to work on multiple projects in parallel
- Accurate, methodological and pays attention to detail
- Able to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines
- Work effectively and flexibly within a multidisciplinary team
- Effective communication and presentation skills (written and oral)
- Skills in reviewing and summarising epidemiological literature
- Able to co-write papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals
Desirable
- Track record of peer-reviewed publications
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of sources of relevant reference datasets
- Ability to offer appropriate statistical advice on a range of projects
- Willingness to keep abreast of new statistical techniques and methods
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical coding terminologies used in Primary and Secondary healthcare
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification in a subject with a major data analytics or research component, or equivalent experience
- A minimum of one year work experience in a research environment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with large data sets
- Experience of working with longitudinal cohort study data
- Experience of using/interrogating databases
- Experience of Microsoft applications
Desirable
- Experience of quantitative data analysis and interpretation
- Evidence of independent work in a research or statistical environment
- Experience of using analytical tools and software for the purposes of preparing datasets in formats suitable for analysis by researchers and statisticians
- Experience of using online repositories (e.g., Github) to store source code and related documentation
Skills
Essential
- Highly proficient in using R to prepare data for analysis
- Able to construct SQL queries to extract data from relational databases
- Able to produce reusable program code in at least one common statistical or database package e.g., R, SQL
- Preparation and presentation of statistical reports and analyses
- Effective organisational skills, ability to work on multiple projects in parallel
- Accurate, methodological and pays attention to detail
- Able to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines
- Work effectively and flexibly within a multidisciplinary team
- Effective communication and presentation skills (written and oral)
- Skills in reviewing and summarising epidemiological literature
- Able to co-write papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals
Desirable
- Track record of peer-reviewed publications
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of sources of relevant reference datasets
- Ability to offer appropriate statistical advice on a range of projects
- Willingness to keep abreast of new statistical techniques and methods
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical coding terminologies used in Primary and Secondary healthcare
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification in a subject with a major data analytics or research component, or equivalent experience
- A minimum of one year work experience in a research environment
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
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).
