Data Analyst (fixed-term) (ED12596) - Bath, BA2 7AYAbout the roleThis exciting opportunity at the Brunel Centre involves joining a ground-breaking initiative at the forefront of regional economic research and development. Embedded in a collaborative partnership between UWE Bristol, the University of Bath, and Futures West, and funded by the Research England RED Fund, the Brunel Centre will serve as a vital hub for economic data, research, knowledge exchange and policy innovation.You will work as a Data Analyst in the Brunel Centre team to generate real-time and long-term insights on critical economic challenges for the West of England. A major part of your work will be to help design, develop and maintain a new, cutting-edge, publicly-accessible Data Hub and Observatory for the region’s economy. You will:identify, collect and migrate data from a range of economic, social and environmental data sources manage, clean, abstract and aggregate data, and manipulate and link different data setsapply tools and techniques for data analysis and data visualisation (including the use of spatial data mapping tools)summarise and present data in different formatscontribute data analysis to a variety of research projectsFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact either Dr Lucy Martin (lm2977@bath.ac.uk), or Professor Matt Dickson (md523@bath.ac.uk). About youWe are looking for a dynamic data analyst with a passion for applying data analytical tools and techniques to understand complex economic issues. You will hold a degree and postgraduate qualification in data science, mathematics, economics, or a related disciplinary field utilising statistics and advanced quantitative methods.You will be proficient in data analysis tools, such as Microsoft Excel and SQL, programming languages like Python and R, and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI. You will have knowledge and experience in data storage and management. You thrive in collaborative environments and have the communication skills to translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences. If you are ready to bring your expertise to a role that offers both intellectual challenge and the chance to drive regional development, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of economic policy in the West of England.What we can offer you:We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expensesWe are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath and @UniofBathJobs on X for more information. Closing Date: 13 May 2025 Department: Education & Research Salary: £38,249 to £45,413