Data Analyst

Job Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid Working may also be considered)

Hours: 35 hours per week          

Closing Date: 12 noon  on 1^st October 

About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is an independent membership organisation concerned principally with the education, training and assessment of Surgeons, Dental Surgeons and Doctors who are involved in the surgical care of patients.  Founded in 1505, the College currently has a membership approaching 30,000 in approximately 100 countries throughout the world. 

About the Role 

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Academic Development and Standards (Psychometrics), the post holder will work within the psychometrics team and also provide support to exams staff and examiners to contribute to the smooth running of the department and the development of our assessments. 

This is a varied and rewarding role, with a range of tasks to undertake day-to-day and the opportunity to further develop relevant skills to both support personal development and ensure that work within the department can be carried out efficiently and to the highest possible standards. 

Experience/Qualifications/Key Skills 

The postholder must have a good undergraduate degree in a science or social science subject, have proven experience of quantitative research methods, excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, and an ability to write academic-style reports to a high standard. A postgraduate masters in a science or social science subject is desirable. The postholder will also require highly-developed interpersonal and communication skills, experience in effectively prioritising and managing competing demands, and must be willing to engage in ongoing in-house training as necessary. A good working knowledge of R coding and RStudio is desirable. 

Please note that we do not accept CV’s and agencies need not apply. 

Working with us 

At the College we aim to embrace views from across the organisation, sharing common goals and values for the betterment of healthcare through the advancement of surgical and dental professionals. We aim to develop teams that are reflective of the needs of our members and maximise the potential of every employee. 

To reflect the varying needs across the organisation, we offer a range of policies and benefits for our workforce including a generous 42 days annual leave, flexible working practices (including hybrid working), enhanced employer pensions contribution and various discounts throughout the College including the Ten Hill Place Hotel, 1505 Café and free entry to Surgeons’ Hall Museums. 

Please note that we do not accept CV’s and agencies need not apply. 

Contact Information 

E-mail: recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk 

(Hill Square Educational Trust No. SC28302)

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