Research Officer and Data Scientist - CHILI

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Swansea University is a research‑led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work‑life balance.

This is a Fixed Term post until August 2029 working full‑time. The Population Data Science group at Swansea University supports world‑leading research to develop cutting‑edge analytical tools and methodologies to address the most pressing health research challenges. Our 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. The Research Officer and Data Scientist will work closely with various stakeholders, organisations, and groups, using the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) Databanks and data from across the UK to answer important population‑level questions that inform policy and evaluate national programmes and projects. The role will also involve using data from across the UK.

The Research Officer and Data Scientist will be part of the CHILI Hub. CHILI is short for Child and adolescent Health Impacts of Learning Indoor environments under net zero. CHILI is a group of researchers from a range of backgrounds, including engineering, public health, clinical medicine, mental health research and education, working together to ensure that children’s education is supported and improved as school and nursery buildings are being made environmentally sustainable. CHILI is one of seven trans‑disciplinary research hubs exploring ways to ensure the UK’s transition to net zero also protects and promotes physical and mental health.

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 – a little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please, etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1‑hour course. The University is a proud bilingual institution; our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill.

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

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