Data Coordinator (Fixed Term)

The Primary Care Unit (PCU) in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care are seeking a Data Coordinator to assist the existing team in providing data management support to the PCU research groups. 

Through our five primary care research themes of Behaviour and Health, Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes, Cancer, Health Services Research and End of Life Care, the PCU aims to: 

• Identify and target the behaviours that lead to chronic disease 
• Improve early detection of disease 
• Improve the quality of health services 
• Deliver first class teaching to medical students, clinicians, researchers and educators 

The main responsibilities of this role will be to support the IT Specialist to develop and maintain new and current IT databases, and support the maintenance and development of Unit, Departmental and research project specific websites and electronic survey platforms.

The post holder will be required to demonstrate good data management practice, especially in terms of data robustness and security, under the guidance of the IT Specialist.

Educated to at least degree level (or equivalent) you will have relevant data handling experience in a role which has required you to prioritise, multi-task and pay close attention to detail. You must have excellent organisation and communication skills and be able to work autonomously.

The funds for these posts are available until 31st March 2026 in the first instance.

This position is full-time (36.5 hours per week) working Monday ¿ Friday.  Part-time applications will be considered for no less than 0.7 FTE per week.

Location - East Forvie Building, University Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR (approximately 2 miles south of the city centre)

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Cassie Woodfin ¿ cdr27@medschl.cam.ac.uk

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Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online Application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

The interview date for the role is: 16th October 2024 

Please quote reference SN42879 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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