Research Fellow in Data Science (INTERNAL ONLY)

About you:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria 1. PhD in statistics, data science, biostatistics, machine learning or a closely related quantitative discipline. 2. Excellent mathematical and statistical knowledge, with strong foundations in modelling, inference and predictive methods.
3. Demonstrable experience analysing large and complex datasets, preferably electronic health records or other routinely collected healthcare data.
4. Sound understanding of the psychology of mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions sufficient to support appropriate interpretation of clinically derived data.
5. Strong programming skills in R, Python or a comparable language, with a commitment to reproducible research practices.
6. Proven experience collaborating with diverse, multidisciplinary research teams and communicating complex methodological concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
7. Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications, including at least one first-author publication, and presenting research at academic or professional conferences. Desirable criteria 1. Experience engaging with Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) activities, including initiating or contributing to sessions that inform study design, interpretation and dissemination, and collaborating effectively with PPIE representatives in research projects. 2. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed deadlines. 3. Experience with simulations as tools for assessing robustness of statistical methodology and sample size determination 4. Evidence of independent research development, including contributing to grant applications, developing methodological proposals or identifying new research opportunities. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. ## Further information: At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. The Equality Act of protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension. We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination. When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change, all adverts will close at 23:59 to allow sufficient time for applications to be submitted on that day. We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.