Data Scientist - Nuffield

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

Interview date: 11^th Dec 2024

About the University

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.

About the Role

This is a fixed term post until December 2026 working 17.5 hours per week. Ideally, we are looking for an applicate who can start in March 2025.

The post holder will actively contribute to ground-breaking research using anonymised data held within SAIL Databank including records pertaining to the magistrate and Crown courts, prison, children’s social care, education, substance misuse and health.

Given the specific project focus on disparity and vulnerabilities amongst those who have breached their criminal justice orders, it would be beneficial for applicants to have experience of undertaking quantitative research in one or more the following policy areas: children’s social care, education, substance misuse, mental health or criminology. However, greater emphasis will be placed on applicants having strong analytical / coding skills since key responsibilities include supporting the principal investigator (Dr Helen Hodges) with the preparation and analysis of the various datasets to examine the circumstances of children (under 18s) involved in criminal court proceedings across England and Wales. It is anticipated that the post holder will also be involved in reporting and dissemination activities including liaising with key stakeholders and other interested parties.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Welsh Language Skills

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 our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional information

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

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