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Client: Newcastle University

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 965f87dd6a5a

Job Views: 7

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package, the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes, and health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 22 April 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic technical analyst to assist with the development of a unique online knowledge portal called CRISTAL (Resource for Risk Stratification research in Acute Leukaemia), hosting UK clinical trial datasets. You will work within the Leukaemia Research Cytogenomics Group at Newcastle University under the guidance of Professor Anthony Moorman and Dr. Tim Newton. Your main responsibility will be to assist in creating pipelines to extract, transform, and load data into CRISTAL. Depending on your skills, there may be opportunities to be involved in business analysis, software development (using dotnet C# with Blazor), and cloud services (AWS or Azure).

This role is part of the CRUK-funded project on acute leukaemia genomics, aiming to identify biomarkers and improve patient outcomes. You will work closely with experts in biology and treatment of leukaemia, leveraging datasets to advance research.

Applicants should have a BSc/MSc in computing, maths, or related fields, or relevant experience with medical or biological data. The position is fixed-term from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2028.

To apply, submit your CV and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description.

For informal enquiries, contact Professor Anthony Moorman at [email protected]

Additional information about the Faculty can be found at: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/fms/.

• Assist in the design and development of CRISTAL, including roles like business analysis and software development.
• Develop data pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from multiple sources into CRISTAL.
• Perform data integrity checks and develop systems for ongoing data validation.
• Prepare reports for funders and oversight committees.
• Contribute to research publications and supervise students.
• Understand university policies and legal requirements related to data and research.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Experience with electronic data processing and databases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in software development and cloud computing.
• Experience working with health or medical data.
• Knowledge of biology, genetics, or cancer is desirable.
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality guidelines.

Attributes and Behaviour:

• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to professional development.

Qualifications:

• BSc or MSc in a relevant discipline or extensive relevant experience.

Newcastle University values diversity, supports inclusion, and is committed to equality. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are a 'Disability Confident' employer and a member of the Euraxess initiative.