data scientist

data scientist Manchester, England

University of Manchester
Full Time Manchester, England 43155 - 35308 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Applications are invited for a Research Associate in the Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences. The post is available immediately and will be tenable on a fixed term basis for a period of 3 years.

We seek a talented individual to work on projects within the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection research theme in the NIHR Manchester BRC. The successful applicant will be based in the University of Manchester’s internationally competitive Centre for Imaging Sciences but will be expected to spend a significant proportion of their time working at the Nightingale Breast Screening and Genesis Prevention Centre at Manchester University NHS Foundation NHS Trust, Wythenshawe and at the Oglesby Building on the Christie NHS Foundation Trust site.

The applicant will be expected to contribute to projects in a number of different ways including supporting applications for ethical approval, accessing and managing research data, design and implementation of projects, statistical analysis and publication. You will have experience in statistics and will relish the opportunity for cross-disciplinary collaboration and the challenge involved in creating robust solutions to real-world problems. Excellent communication skills are essential.

The successful candidate will be expected to take responsibility for specific areas of research, under the supervision of a member of the academic staff. You will also be expected to contribute to the creative effort of the research group and project team, and to collaborate with others within the group, the research team and, where appropriate, externally. We expect Research Associates to develop as independent researchers with a broad understanding of the field and the ability to identify promising directions for new research.

What you will get in return:

  • Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers


As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [email protected].

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof Sue Astley

Email: [email protected]

General enquiries:

Email: [email protected]

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

data scientist
University of Manchester

www.manchester.ac.uk
Manchester, United Kingdom
Nancy Rothwell
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
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