Data Analyst Salary : £46,274 - £48,251 per annum Contract : Full time, Fixed term appointment to 30th April 2027 Location : This is an LSTM position based in Malawi We are seeking a highly motivated Data Analyst to join the THRIVE programme, a 3-year research initiative funded by Wellcome. THRIVE is delivered through a global consortium including the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Programme (MLW), the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), the University of Liverpool, and the United Nations University. The programme aims to strengthen community resilience by supporting communities to better adapt to and mitigate the nutrition and mental health impacts of extreme weather events (EWEs). This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of climate science, public health, and data analytics. You will contribute to the development of a comprehensive, country-wide dataset integrating undernutrition, socio-economic, and climate data to support innovative modelling and research. Key responsibilities will include: Gathering routine data: health and climate as needed in Malawi. Building relationships with key stakeholders on climate and health for the purpose of gathering data. Building a database for health and climate data to enable analysis and modelling Developing data collection or extraction tools relevant for health and climate data needs of the Project Leading primary health and climate data collection if needed Undertaking preliminary analyses to inform advanced analysis as needed Developing own research ideas based on identified gaps when building the database Giving regular reports on health and climate data for review by the Work Package Lead and the Climate Modelers Developing sub-protocols for ethics committee submissions if needed: NHSRC and LSTM, accordingly You will demonstrate: Relevant master’s degree: Statistics, Epidemiology, Climate Science, Mathematics etc Knowledge and interest in Malawi, and climate and health problems Proven experience of handling similar datasets Demonstrable skills in quantitative data collection and analysis Excellent communication skills in English with the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Computer literacy, proficiency in relevant applications (For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification) Application Process: To apply for the position please follow the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter. Due to the nature of this role, it is an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to be based in Malawi. This is essential to meet the needs of regional expertise. Candidates must have the right to work in Malawi to be considered for this position to comply with local legislation. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role. Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers. LSTM is committed to upholding freedom of speech and academic freedom within the law for all its members. Candidates will not be disadvantaged or adversely impacted for exercising their free speech within the law during our recruitment processes. For more information, see our Freedom of Speech Code of practice https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/policies-and-procedures/freedom-of-speech-code-of-practice. About LSTM Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics. Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report: https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies