Data Analyst - Applied Health SciencesGrade 7
Data Analyst - Applied Health SciencesGrade 7
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£ 36130 - 45413
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Position Details
Medicine and Health Applied Health Sciences
Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range 36130 to 45413 with potential progression once in post to 48149
Grade 7
Full Time Fixed Term contract up to June 2026
Closing date: 30 April 2025
Background
The University of Birmingham is a global institution working within a diverse and vibrant City offering an inspiring education to our students and undertaking critically important research. We are a place of open critical thinking and the creation sharing and dissemination of knowledge. Professional Services put students at the heart of all they do and enable an exceptional educational experience. They provide outstanding support to our researchers and help the University to grow its influence regionally nationally and globally. They ensure the Universitys resources are used wisely manage and improve the infrastructure which sits at the heart of the institution and support decisions to be made quickly and based on sound evidence. OurBirmingham Professional programmeoperates across the University supporting colleagues to network and collaborate offering opportunities to learn and develop contributing to the delivery of the Universitys objectives and helping everyone to understand the broader context within which we work.
Role Summary
The NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery (GSU) at the University of Birmingham leads global collaborative research to improve surgical care across a network of over 2000 hospitals in 120 countries. Its research focuses on increasing access to surgical care improving patient outcomes and reducing the environmental impact of surgery.
GSU is seeking a highly motivated and detailoriented Data Analyst to support our research programmes aimed at improving surgical outcomes in low and middleincome countries (LMICs). The role involves working closely with Clinical Researchers and Senior Statisticians to manage and analyse clinical data ranging from audit and evaluation projects to largescale cohort studies. The Data Analyst will be responsible for designing and managing study databases; curating cleaning and preparing datasets for analysis; creating results tables and graphics for a range of publications and presentations. Inhouse training will be provided to support the Data Analyst to develop advanced REDCap skills.
Main duties
Database design and management
- Design and quality control REDCap data collection projects including both study databases and surveys.
- Implement strategies to increase data accuracy and decrease missing data in REDCap data collection projects.
- Ensure proper project configuration and manage user permissions within REDCap working with project teams to ensure seamless data capture.
Data curation and cleaning
- Process clean curate and validate clinical datasets.
- Ensure data integrity and prepare datasets for statistical analysis.
- Integrate distinct datasets and move data across various platforms and formats.
- Lead on data sharing including securing data sharing agreements and preparing data for sharing including adhoc requests.
Data analysis support
- Conduct basic statistical analyses including descriptive statistics and tabulations under the guidance of Senior Statisticians.
- Prepare clear concise data summaries and statistical reports for audiences including clinicians managers and policymakers.
Data visualisation
- Create and refine graphical visualisations for a range of outputs including both nontechnical and academic publications.
- Develop interactive data visualisations (e.g. dashboards) for both internal and external stakeholders supporting GSUs public and policy engagement efforts.
Collaboration
- Collaborate with international research partners and team members in low and middleincome countries (LMICs) hubs to support data management activities.
- Train and mentor other staff as appropriate in the responsible use of data and its collection.
- Attend courses as deemed relevant including mandatory training and to attend meetings and conferences as appropriate.
- Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
Person Specificaiton
- Educated to Degree level in data science statistics mathematics computing or other discipline with a large numeracy component.
- Proven experience of data processing and cleaning.
- Experience of basic statistical analyses.
- Experience of the design and management of REDCap databases (desirable).
- Advanced knowledge and ability to use MS Excel.
- Ability to use tables and graphics to communicate complex data.
- Advanced skills in using data analysis software and tools such as Stata R SQL Python Power Bi or Tableau (desirable).
- Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate complex data both verbally and in writing to a nontechnical audience.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Analytical and logical approach to complex problem solving.
- Proven ability to develop constructive working relationships across a range of stakeholders; collaborative approach to teamwork.
- Experience of working to deadlines in a fastpaced environment (experience of working in clinical research or public health settings is advantageous).
- Knowledge of cohort studies randomized controlled trials or epidemiological studies (desirable).
- Contribution to published peerreviewed research articles and familiarity with the publishing process (desirable).
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Aptitude for acquiring new skills rapidly to meet changing objectives.
- Willingness to occasionally travel overseas to visit collaborating sites if required.
- Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010 and how to actively ensure in daytoday activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly.
Informal enquiries to Lucy Caton email:
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We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website.
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Employment Type
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