Research Associate: Data Science (743784)

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A Scottish university in Glasgow is seeking a part-time Research Associate in Data Science to support pharmacoepidemiology research and analysis of healthcare datasets. The role requires a PhD and solid knowledge in data analytics, contributing to various research objectives. This position offers a salary range of £37,694 to £46,049 and is fixed-term until March 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD or significant relevant experience plus a relevant degree.
• Solid knowledge in pharmacoepidemiology and data analytics.
• Ability to plan and organise workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support Pharmacoepidemiology and Healthcare Research Group's program.
• Manage and analyse healthcare datasets; lead studies.
• Develop research objectives and proposals.

Skills

Pharmacoepidemiology

Statistics

Data analytics

R programming

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in appropriate discipline

Job description

Overview

The Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS) seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Data Science who will contribute to our research portfolio. The position is part-time on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027 (0.6 FTE, 21 hours per week).

Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to the Pharmacoepidemiology and Healthcare Research Group's expanding programme, including but not limited to the Cancer Medicines Outcomes Programme - Public Health Scotland collaboration (CMOP-PHS).
• Curate, access, manage and analyse large secondary healthcare datasets; lead the design and execution of pharmacoepidemiologic studies.
• Develop research objectives and proposals under the guidance of a research leader; conduct individual and collaborative research.
• Identify sources of funding, contribute to securing funds, draft grant proposals, and plan for future proposals.
• Write up research work for publication and disseminate results via peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Engage with external networks to share information, inform research objectives, and identify funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure research informs departmental teaching, knowledge exchange activities, and potential public policy impact.
• Co-supervise student projects, advise students, and contribute to teaching as required (e.g., tutorials and practical supervision).
• Contribute to Department/School/Faculty/University administration and committees and engage in continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• PhD in an appropriate discipline, or significant relevant experience plus a relevant degree, or preferably independent postdoctoral experience.
• Solid knowledge in pharmacoepidemiology, statistics, and data analytics, with specific experience in the R programming language for statistical analysis.
• Ability to plan and organise workload effectively and to work within a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to present complex information accessibly to diverse audiences.
• Developing ability to prepare research proposals and disseminate results; ability to contribute to grant proposals and future funding opportunities.
• Desirable but not essential: relevant work experience, membership of relevant Chartered/professional bodies (including the Higher Education Academy), experience of student supervision and teaching activities, and/or knowledge-exchange activities.

Other information

Closing date: 26/09/2025

Salary range: £37,694 – £46,049

FTE: 0.6 (21 hours/week)

Term: Fixed (31/03/2027)

For informal enquiries, please contact Lecturer Tanja Mueller at [e-mail].

For further details, please refer to the linked pdf document.