Data Analyst

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,130 to £45,413, with potential progression once in post to £48,149

Fixed Term contract up to June 2026

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 2,000 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 detail-oriented Data Analyst to support our research programmes aimed at improving surgical outcomes in low- and middle-income 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 large-scale 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. In-house training will be provided to support the Data Analyst to develop advanced REDCap skills.

Person specification

• 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 non-technical 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 fast-paced 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 peer-reviewed 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.

Informal enquires can be made to Lucy Caton (l.caton@bham.ac.uk) 

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Closing date: 30 April 2025

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