Research Officer & Data Scientist

Swansea University - Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term post until January 2028 working full-time.

The Population Data Science group at Swansea University supports world-leading research to develop cutting-edge analytical tools and methodologies to address the most pressing health research challenges. Home to Researchers & Data Scientists who focus on a range of projects and programmes that seek to improve services and people's lives through population data science research. This multidisciplinary team works in a fast-moving, agile environment and is committed to demonstrating the value of data science to a range of technical and non-technical audiences.

Utilising the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) Databank’s rich anonymised population-scale, individual-level, linked data sources to answer important population-level questions that inform policy and evaluate national programmes and projects. We are looking for a Research Officer & Data Scientist to join our team who will work closely with various stakeholders, organisations, and groups. Our team regularly collaborates as part of many funded research projects and programmes nationally and internationally. Applications are sought from applicants with skills and experience in routine data analysis (preferably in health or social care) and a background in any of the following areas: epidemiology, statistics, operational research, or related informatics, to work in research and data science.

The Research Officer & Data Scientist will be part of the Social Care Linked Data Lab (CARE Lab), a multidisciplinary collaboration aiming to advance the understanding of the population receiving care and support in Wales through linked adult social care data with linked health and administrative data sources, to inform service planning and strategies to reduce inequalities, and to demonstrate the value of linked administrative data for adult social care research.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh & will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh & will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission & cover letter.

Closing Date: 28 January 2026

Interview Date: 10 February 2026

Job Ref: SU01374

Informal Enquiries

• Ashley Akbari a.akbari@swansea.ac.uk
• Alysha Morgan a.l.morgan@swansea.ac.uk