Research Officer & Data Scientist - Population Data Science

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Swansea
3 weeks ago
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Research Officer & Data Scientist - Population Data Science

Employer:

Location:

Swansea, Wales

Pay:

£39,355 to £45,413 per year, together with USS pension benefits

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

03/04/2026

About this job

We have 2 fixed term roles available working full-time, one ending on 30th September 2029 and one Maternity cover until 30th April 2027. The Population Data Science group at Swansea University (https://popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/) supports world‑leading research to develop cutting‑edge analytical tools and methodologies to address the most pressing health research challenges.

Home to Researchers & Data Scientists who focus on a range of projects and programmes that seek to improve services and people's lives through population data science research.

This multidisciplinary team works in a fast‑moving, agile environment and is committed to demonstrating the value of data science to a range of technical and non‑technical audiences.

Utilising the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) Databank’s (www.saildatabank.co.uk) rich anonymised population‑scale, individual‑level, linked data sources to answer important population‑level questions that inform policy and evaluate national programmes and projects.

We are looking for a Research Officer & Data Scientist to join our team who will work closely with various stakeholders, organisations, and groups.

Our team regularly collaborates as part of many funded research projects and programmes nationally and internationally.

Applications are sought from applicants with skills and experience in routine data analysis (preferably in health or social care) and a background in any of the following areas: epidemiology, statistics, operational research, or related informatics, to work in research and data science.

The Research Officer & Data Scientist will be part of the ADR Wales (Administrative Data Research Wales) https://adrwales.org/, which brings together world‑renowned data science experts, leading academics and specialist teams within Welsh Government to produce evidence that shapes future policy decisions in Wales.

The partnership is ideally placed to maximise the utility of anonymous and secure data to shape public service delivery, which will ultimately improve the lives of people in Wales.

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).


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