Data Scientist

Working Pattern: 100% FTE (flexibility available)
Fixed Term until 31/03/2026

The Data Connect team is looking for a versatile Data Scientist to contribute to the development and delivery of multiple health and social care data assets.   Data Connect works closely with stakeholders across the South Yorkshire region including the South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) to make data available to researchers via our developing ISO27001:2022, NHS DSPT and SDE accredited platform.

The Data Connect team is a new and fast growing team of health data specialists, data managers, engineers and project and service delivery professionals. We draw on the skills and experience of the wider Research IT team to develop and use best practice in creating, curating and providing secure access to valuable data sets.

By collaborating closely with the Data Technical Lead and Data Managers, you will gain valuable insights and experience with each project. Additionally, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of robust data pipelines from health data providers.

As part of IT Services at the University of Sheffield, the whole team enjoys and contributes to a culture of openness, trust, inclusivity and continuous learning that makes it an exciting and rewarding place to work.

Who we are looking for

You will possess a strong technical foundation in data science and data workflows, complemented by a methodical approach to ensuring quality outputs through well-defined processes. You will thrive on challenges, embrace creative solutions, and collaborate effectively within a diverse team. Moreover, you will be motivated by the opportunity to work on projects that positively impact people's lives and well-being.

What We Offer

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Find out more at www.sheffield.ac.uk/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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