Data Scientist NIHR BioResource (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Pension scheme (employer's 14.5%)

41 days' annual holiday

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

University of Cambridge hosts NIHR BioResource data scientist role focused on linking omics, biomedical and phenotypic data to enable researcher access.

You will prepare and de-identify datasets, and engage with researchers on data standards and security. This role requires Python with Pandas/NumPy, MySQL/No-SQL, and Linux scripting skills, within a flexible, hybrid working environment on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Qualifications

• Experience with phenotypic and genomic data and database modelling.
• Proven programming ability in Python with Pandas and NumPy.
• Good knowledge of Linux and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Link omics data (genomics) with biomedical, demographic and phenotypic data.
• Prepare datasets for recall-based studies and research volunteering.
• Prepare de-identified datasets for researchers.
• Discuss data protection, anonymisation and security standards with researchers.
• Support complex linkage experiments joining omics data to sample holdings and clinical phenotypes.

Skills

Python

Pandas

NumPy

MySQL

No-SQL

Linux

Shell scripting

Data modelling

Tools

MySQL

No-SQL

Job description

Do you have great skills and experience organizing and managing data? Interested in a role contributing to improve lives? Looking for your next challenge?We are recruiting a Data Scientist to provide data to researchers in academia and industry, through cohort discovery by mining phenotypic and genomic data, and to manage metadata assets of the NIHR BioResource projects under the guidance of the line manager.To succeed in this role, you will need to be experienced in the manipulation of big and/or genomics data, the analysis and integration of different data types and the use of meta-data standards and vocabularies.About NIHR BioResource:Our mission is to facilitate human health research and its transformation into medical practice.NIHR BioResource is a unique and powerful resource for studying disease mechanisms and for investigating the links between genes, the environment, health and disease, enabling scientific discoveries as well as facilitating translational medicine for the benefit of patients.Further details on the NIHR BioResource, including some of our COVID-19 research studies, can be found on our website https://bioresource.nihr.ac.uk.About the job:You will be responsible for:Linking of omics data (especially genomics) and biomedical, demographic, and phenotypic data that form a major part of NIHR BioResource data assets to enable participant selection for proposed research studiesContribute to more complex linkage experiments, e.g. where omics data is joined to sample holdings and rich clinical phenotypePrepare datasets for recall-based research studies identifying potential volunteersPrepare de-identified datasets for release to researchersDiscussions with researchers re expected standards on data protection, anonymisation and securityAbout you:Ideally you will have:Experience and in-depth knowledge of phenotypic and genomic data and database modelling with proficiency in MySQL and No-SQL or equivalentProven programming ability in Python is a must with experience in using libraries (such as Pandas and Numpy)Good knowledge of Linux and shell scriptingAbility to prioritise and plan work efficiently and meet deadlines and work unsupervisedWhat we offer:The University offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, family friendly policies, an attractive pension scheme (employer's contribution is 14.5%). and 41 days' annual holiday (inclusive of public holidays). We encourage career development by providing extensive training & development opportunities.This appointment is full-time, 37 hours per week; part-time to 80% will be considered. Work / life balance is important, and we are open to discussion on flexible working, including hybrid working.The post is available on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2028 in the first instance. NIHR BioResource is funded by the National Institute for Health & Care Research (NIHR) on a 4-year funding cycle.Our offices are on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus CB2 0QQ (approximately 2 miles south of the city centre).See the Further Information link below for full details and Person Specification.This appointment requires a Research Passport application.We encourage informal queries about the job or the application process - please contact Stephane Ballereau, Lead Bioinformatician, [e-mail] ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.Please quote reference RW51514 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.Apply online