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About the University
Swansea University is a research‑led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The university community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work‑life balance.
About the Role
This is a Fixed Term post until March 2029 working full‑time. This is an exciting opportunity to join the National Centre for Mental Health at Swansea University. The postholder will manage and conduct a programme of quantitative research projects and data platform development related to Serious Mental Illness, working closely with the world‑leading DATAMIND and Brain and Genomics Hub, both part of UKRI Mental Health Platform Hub. There will be close working relationships with colleagues at Cardiff University. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates who have a desire to develop as a global mental health researcher and leader.
The successful applicant will benefit from:
* Support in skills and career development from a thriving team with over £89M in joint funding over the last five years.
* Be based in National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) at Swansea University.
* Opportunity to work closely with DATAMIND, the Brain and Genomics UKRI Mental Health Platform Hub and National Centre for Suicide Prevention and Self‑Harm Research at Swansea University.
* Application of research, analytical, epidemiological and programming skills to answer key research questions and build data platforms for analysis that drives evidence‑based change in mental health, self‑harm and suicide prevention.
* Development of leadership skills with opportunities for line management and expectation to act as senior lead on a portfolio of projects within the team.
The appointed researcher will join the team led by Prof. Ann John with a focus on mental health and suicide and self‑harm prevention. Prof. Ann John is the Swansea Principal Investigator of the National Centre for Mental Health, Swansea and of DATAMIND. She is also director of the National Centre for Suicide Prevention and Self‑Harm Research, and co‑leads the Data and Digital theme of the Mental Health Mission. The team has a focus on translation of research into policy and practice. You will join Prof. John’s team and work with data resources such as the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) Databank at Swansea University. SAIL is a research Centre of Excellence that brings together a breadth of multi‑disciplinary partners through catalytic collaboration. It is a safe haven for billions of person‑based records, spanning up to 20 years from the entire population of Wales, which enables researchers to answer important questions for the benefit of society. You will also work with the deeply phenotyped NCMH cohort with access to multi‑modal data (omics, imaging, medications etc). The post‑holder will have a strong background in clinical epidemiology and/or health data science and have enthusiasm and aptitude for working with mental health related data with a relevant post‑graduate degree or equivalent experience. Preferably, you will be experienced in the use of large relational databases through SQL, be fluent in a programming language such as R, Stata or Python, and have knowledge of routine big data such as GP records and hospital admissions.
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 and 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 and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
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