Data Scientist – Health Outcomes for UK Biobank

Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health)
provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching
and for professional and support staff. We work together to answer some of the
most important questions about the causes, prevention and treatment of
disease.





We are seeking a Data Scientist to support a programme of work focused on
enhancing the classification of health outcome data in the UK Biobank
resource. You will be responsible for developing a programme of work to
enhance the phenotyping of health outcomes in UK Biobank, investigate new data
sources, algorithms and mapping tools. You will also be responsible for
writing scientific reports and publishing your work in journals and
conferences.





To be considered, you must hold a higher degree (e.g. MSc/PhD) in data
science, statistics, epidemiology, or a related subject, have significant
experience in analysis of large complex epidemiological datasets, using Stata,
R or SAS, and have excellent computer skills including knowledge of
statistical packages or programming languages. You will have excellent
organisational, writing and oral communication skills.





This is a full time (part time considered) and fixed term until 30 June 2027.
The closing date for applications is noon on 18 June 2024.





You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online
application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the
selection criteria listed in the job description.