About the role
The post holder will work closely with members of the ECHO Group to define, curate and analyse healthcare data of relevance to diagnostic and treatment care pathways and outcomes for cancer patients. Within a range of analytical projects that require statistical analysis or data science leadership, the post-holder will be defining new answerable research questions in synergy with the overall post objectives and programmatic commitments, including risk stratification and understanding variations in intervals and pathways to the diagnosis of cancer.
Application Details
This is an open-ended contract with fixed-term funding until 31st of December in the first instance. Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent on award and confirmation of a PhD (or equivalent). If this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B, point 28 (salary £41, per annum inclusive of London allowance) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information. This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.
Application Process
A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
Contact Details
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact DrMeena Rafiq () or Prof Georgios Lyratzopoulos () If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact
About you
Experience of prior healthcare epidemiology / data analysis work in academic research departments or service environments ( NHS Digital, CPRD, Public Health England), or relevant sectors of the health industry is desirable, particularly regarding the use of person-level electronic health records and administrative population-based data. Applicants must have relevant work experience and be competent in using command-line interface statistical software. Inquiries from interested applicants are encouraged.
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 (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan Immigration loan and expenses Relocation scheme for certain posts 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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