Research Officer - National Cardiovascular Research Network

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Officer with a strong ambition to develop their career to join the Health and Care Research Wales and British Heart Foundation funded National Cardiovascular Research Network (NCRN) in Wales. Based in the Population Data Science Group at Swansea University, and working closely with the NCRN co-leads for Data and Advanced Analytics in Swansea and in Cardiff Metropolitan University, this role will focus on the development, management, and analysis of large-scale linked datasets, primarily within the SAIL Databank, to address critical cardiovascular research questions with real-world impact.

The postholder will play a key role in translating cardiovascular health questions into actionable data objectives and producing preliminary outputs to assess project feasibility within the themes of the NCRN. They will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of researchers across universities in Wales, NHS collaborators, and external partners to curate high-quality datasets, manage secure data repositories, and contribute to impactful publications and funding applications.

This position also offers exciting opportunities for career development with potential to register for a PhD. The postholder will be mentored and supported to apply for research funding—both independently and in collaboration with NCRN investigators. If successful, this may lead to an extension of the contract beyond the initial 30 months period with the NCRN.

As part of the NCRN, you will join a dynamic and collaborative environment with strong links to major universities and other stakeholders across Wales and beyond. You will benefit from access to nationally significant data infrastructures and mentoring from experienced data scientists and epidemiologists. If you are passionate about data and committed to improving cardiovascular outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

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.

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: 5 June 2025

Interview Date: 16 June 2025

Informal Enquiries

• Dr Libby Ellins e.a.ellins@swansea.ac.uk
• Dr Renin Toms rtoms@cardiffmet.ac.uk

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