The Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH) contains world-renowned population health research groups and provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching.
The EDoN Initiative (Early Detection of Neurodegeneration) was set-up by Alzheimer’s Research UK has deployed a suite of novel app-based and wearable technologies to measure cognition, behaviour, sleep and physiological changes in cohorts around the world. With the clinical phase nearing completion, this project is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Scientist to be part of an interdisciplinary team with responsibility for harmonizing the data, linking with traditional phenotypes from clinical assessments, biomarkers, and imaging, and beginning analysis.
To be considered for this role you will have a PhD in data science, statistics, epidemiology, or a related subject, with significant scientific research experience, as well as significant experience in analysis large complex datasets and data in both Python and R.
The position is full time and fixed term for 2 years. The closing date for applications is noon on 13 March 2025.
You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.