Research Assistant in Data Analysis & Decision Modelling

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term post until March 2026 working full-time.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented graduate in a quantitative STEM, psychology, health or social sciences or related discipline to develop their data analysis and modelling skills and experience, applied to the field of health economics. We wish to encourage people who have strong quantitative skills who may be interested in pursuing a career in health research, particularly health economics. We are looking for an individual who is keen to make the most of this opportunity within the Swansea Centre for Health Economics (SCHE), a well-established and recognised UK centre of excellence in health economics.  Working as part of our multidisciplinary team, you will support our senior researchers on a range of projects with a particular focus on people living with cancer and/or other complex health needs.   You will be part of Health and Care Economics Cymru (HCEC) which is an All-Wales Group of Health and Care Economics Expertise funded by Welsh Government via Health and Care Research Wales. You will be expected to fully participate in its activities to promote its work and contribute to a vibrant community of health economics researchers based at Swansea and Bangor Universities. You will be given opportunity to build your experience and profile in health research. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be needed as you will be working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and organisations including patient, carer and public collaborators. 

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.

In your cover letter, please provide a statement of up to 300 words to how this post would play a role in your future career.

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