Research Assistant & Data Scientist

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 post for 5 months at 28 hours per week (80%FTE).

The Neurology Research Group work on a range of projects and programmes that seek to improve services and the lives of people working with neurological conditions through clinical, genetic and population data science research. We are looking for a research assistant and data scientist to work on neurology research projects using routinely collected data primarily with the SAIL databank. Working in Swansea University's Singleton Park campus, the post holder will participate in innovative research, engage with partners, demonstrate the practical application and strategic expertise, and prioritise efforts and expertise to gain a significant impact.

This fixed-term post holder will primarily work as part of a team on using routinely collected data to understand functional/dissociative seizures in Wales as well as assisting in a project using natural language processing to understand drug-resistant epilepsy.

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.

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.

Applicants should include in their cover letter a brief statement on how their research experience is relevant to this position.

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