Research Analyst - Disease Registers Group

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term position until 31st March 2026 working full-time.

Applications are sought for people with skills and experience in the interrogation of routinely collected data, preferably in health or social care, and a background in health research, or related informatics skills to work on research in the e-records research field.

We are looking for a Research Analyst to join our inclusive team in the Disease Registers Group (DRG) at Swansea University. The post holder will work closely with a variety of with the Senior Research Analyst and many of the organisations/groups that make up the DRG, as well as a variety of others we collaborate regularly with both nationally and internationally, including (but not limited to):

• Major charities.
• Other third sector agencies.
• NHS Trusts, or other healthcare or social care organisations from across the UK.
• National and International partners in academia, healthcare, government, industry etc.

Applicants should have knowledge of data linkage and the investigation and evaluation of large complex data (preferably in health or social care), as well as data analysis and visualisation skills, familiarity with REDCap is also desirable.

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.

Closing Date: 10 February 2025

Interview Date: 17 February 2025

Informal Enquiries:

• Elaine Craig e.m.craig@swansea.ac.uk
• Rod Middleton r.m.middleton@swansea.ac.uk

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