Research Associate in Systems Engineering and Data Analytics

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in the UK is looking for a researcher to apply systems engineering and data analytics to complex healthcare challenges. The role involves collaborating with key stakeholders, analysing data, and developing software solutions in a dynamic multidisciplinary team. This position offers exceptional opportunities for skill development in systems engineering and data analytics within a prestigious faculty. Candidates should have a relevant degree and a passion for addressing global challenges.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Retail discounts

Commitment to development and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in applying systems engineering principles.
• Proficient in developing data analytics functions.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Identify system components to tackle healthcare challenges.
• Analyse data and develop software solutions.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders for effective project outcomes.

Skills

Systems engineering

Data analytics

Software development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant degree in engineering, health, or computing

Job description

We are looking for a researcher who can apply systems engineering principles and develop data analytics functions to a complex healthcare challenge. You will work with key stakeholders to identify system components, understand and analyse a variety of data, and develop software solutions. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to help the project reshape the health services. We are an established interdisciplinary group that has completed a successful development award. We have members at the University of Sheffield in engineering, health and computing, at the University of Manchester and with healthcare partners in South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. This post offers an outstanding opportunity to develop your skills and experience in systems engineering and data analytics. The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) belongs to the prestigious Faculty of Engineering. We are one of the largest academic communities of engineers in the UK, ranked joint 1st for Research Environment in the last Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). Our specific field (EEE) is also ranked very highly, which is a marker of our excellence and ambition (QS 2024: 11th in UK, The Guardian 2024: 3rd, The Times Higher 2024: 7th in the UK).

Institutes and Centres

• The National Epitaxy Facility,
• The National 6G Radio Systems Facility,
• Rolls-Royce Control, Monitoring and Systems Engineering University Technology Centre.

We strive to conduct fundamental research and innovation to address global challenges, as well as support the education of the next generation of engineers.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable and inclusive 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 generous annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pension scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something special!