Data Scientist - Health Outcomes for UK Biobank

We are seeking a Data Scientist to support a programme of work focused on enhancing the classification of health outcome data in the UK Biobank resource. You will be responsible for developing a programme of work to enhance the phenotyping of health outcomes in UK Biobank, investigate new data sources, algorithms and mapping tools. You will also be responsible for writing scientific reports and publishing your work in journals and conferences.

To be considered, you must hold a higher degree (e.g. MSc/PhD) in data science, statistics, epidemiology, or a related subject, have significant experience in analysis of large complex epidemiological datasets, using Stata, R or SAS, and have excellent computer skills including knowledge of statistical packages or programming languages. You will have excellent organisational, writing and oral communication skills.

Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health), Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford
Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health) provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching and for professional and support staff. We work together to answer some of the most important questions about the causes, prevention and treatment of disease.