- Job Number
- SU00598
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Salary
- £39,105 to £45,163 per annum
- Faculty/Directorate
- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science
- Location
- Singleton Campus, Swansea
- Closing Date
- 4 Nov 2024
- Interview Date
- 12 Nov 2024
- Informal Enquiries
- Dara Almeida Medina Dara.almeidamedina@swansea.ac.uk
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 role until November 2027 working full-time.
We are recruiting for an exciting position within our Population, Psychiatry, Suicide and Informatics (PPSI) team: This is one role for either a Research Assistant (Grade 7) or a Research Officer (Grade 8). The role offers unique opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge mental health research led by Prof. Ann John, co-director of DATAMIND and leader of the Data Science theme at the Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health.
As a Research Assistant, you will:
- Create mental health phenotypes using clinical code systems and data-driven techniques
- Conduct surveys to enhance mental health research platforms
- Collaborate on research questions using large databases and machine learning methods
- Undertake complex data analyses and contribute to research papers
The Research Officer role involves:
- Leading the development of mental health phenotypes and data-driven research
- Designing and conducting surveys to improve research infrastructure
- Spearheading collaborative projects using advanced epidemiological and machine learning approaches
- Contributing to grant applications and project management
This position requires proficiency in programming (Python, R, SQL) and a strong background in epidemiology or health data science. You'll work with cutting-edge resources like the SAIL Databank, contributing to impactful research that shapes mental health policies and interventions.
Join our £40M-funded research environment, where you'll have opportunities for skill development, career growth, and publishing in high-impact journals. Your work will directly contribute to transforming mental health research across the UK, focusing on critical areas such as child and adolescent mental health, suicide prevention, and leveraging AI for improved health outcomes.
If you're passionate about using data science to drive innovations in mental health research, we invite you to apply and be part of our transformative team.
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.
We have an under-representation of men in the area of research and would particularly welcome applications from men for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.
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.
The cover letter should include your publication list.