Research Fellow in Data Science

Key Skills

Data Analytics, Data science techniques, Environmental, Leadership Skill, Teamwork, US Healthcare Recruitment

Job Description

Are you an ambitious data scientist looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in health data analytics? Do you want to join a leading research centre to implement high quality health and social care research? 

We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow in Data Science to join our world leading team in the Academic Unit for Ageing & Stroke Research (ASR), Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, located at the Bradford Institute for Health Research. The ASR is a long-established applied health research centre with an international reputation for research related to older people and stroke. As the University of Leeds host Unit for Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) North, the ASR is recognised as a UK and international leader in Health Data Research relating to older people. Influential recent health data research work has included development and national implementation of the multi-award-winning electronic frailty index (eFI), alongside prognostic prediction modelling work, and medicines optimisation. ASR research outputs have generated major impact through direct influence on UK healthcare policy, are cited in clinical guidelines worldwide, and have led to international changes in practice for the identification and management of older people living with frailty. The successful applicant will join this established team of mixed-methods researchers. 

This role is an exciting opportunity to support the development and implementation of a number of projects using routine health data. This will include a leading role in a National Institute for Health and Care Research Health and Social Care Delivery Research (NIHR HSDR) funded project to investigate inequalities in overprescribing of medicines for older people using Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) data, and an NIHR funded project to investigate stratified care for people with hypertension using routine 24-hour blood pressure measurements. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Andy Clegg, Head of ASR 

Tel: +44 (0)1274 383406 

Email: A.P.Clegg@leeds.ac.uk

Additional Information

Working at Leeds 

We are a campus based community and regular interaction with campus is an expectation of all roles in line with academic and service needs and the requirements of the role. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. To find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Leeds area visit our Working at Leeds information page. 

Our University

As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students and staff from all walks of life. *{and from across the world}. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Within the Faculty/School of Medicine we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community; people who identify as LGBT+; and disabled people. Candidates will always be selected based on merit and ability. 

Information for disabled candidates

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