BHF Data Science Centre Early Career Health Data Scientist
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BHF Data Science Centre Early Career Health Data Scientist
Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Flexible, UK (Hybrid with travel to London)
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum
Type: Fixed term until 31 Dec 2024 (possibility of extension)
Closing Date: 9 August 2023 at 5pm
Job Description
The post holder will be a key member of the BHF Data Science Centre team, working on thematic areas and catalysts. They will provide data management and curation support to prepare analysis-ready datasets from linked national health data (hospital, primary care, mortality, COVID-19 test data, vaccination data, audit/registry datasets). Responsibilities include developing reusable curation pipelines, performing data quality checks, and undertaking statistical analyses.
Main Responsibilities
- Data management and curation in secure data environments (SDEs/TREs) to create analysis-ready datasets.
- Develop expertise in data quality and utility across UK devolved nations.
- Summarise and disseminate findings to inform research.
- Write and curate support documentation (data dictionaries, variable mapping, Git repositories).
- Carry out technical validation checks on linked data.
- Apply phenotype definitions and algorithms to linked health data.
- Prepare numerical and graphical summaries for researchers.
- Contribute to open-source, transparent, reproducible research.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Experience: Good first degree and higher degree or equivalent in bioinformatics, biostatistics, computer science, mathematics, statistics, data science, informatics, or epidemiology. Scripting skills in SQL, Python/PySpark; statistical software (R, Stata). Experience with health-related longitudinal data and data preparation. Understanding of information governance and NHS health records.
Skills: Commitment to open source, reproducible research; attention to detail; excellent networking and communication skills; ability to work independently and in teams; report writing and presentation skills; organisational skills.
Application Process
Interested applicants can contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] for informal discussions. Apply via the online portal () with a CV and covering letter (max 500 words). Closing date: 9 August 2023 at 5pm. Interviews via Zoom on 22-23 August 2023.