Research Fellow - Data Scientist

UCL Eastman Dental Institute
London
2 weeks ago
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About the role

We are seeking a motivated research fellow/data scientist with expertise in data pipeline architecture and master data management to join our team, and work within NHS England Data Linkage Hub on a temporary secondment. This role directly supports the delivery of nationally significant data infrastructure – the Indexing Service and Subject of Care Index (SoC Index) – foundational to enabling a Single Patient Record across health and care. The secondee will contribute to the design, scaling, and governance of high-quality linkage services, working in a multidisciplinary environment spanning data science, data engineering, architecture, and policy. This post is available at grade 6B (£39, - £41, pa) or grade 7 (£45, - £52, pa) depending on the qualifications and is funded until 31/10/ in the first instance.

About you

You will have expertise in data architecture and information governance. You will have ability to work collaboratively in a remote-first, multidisciplinary team. You will have good familiarity with data governance, ethics, and privacy frameworks in health or public sector contexts. You have practical experience in building production-quality data pipelines. You will have strong interest in developing skills and understanding of data linkage

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
On-Site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance

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