Data Analyst – Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit – Grade 7
Position Details
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
Grade: 7
Contract: Full time, Fixed term (up to January 2028)
Salary: £36,636 to £46,049 (potential progression to £48,822)
Closing date: 12 October 2025
Job Summary
The Research Programmes and Infrastructure team hosts the Birmingham Centre for Observational Studies (BiCOPS). The Data Analyst will support clinical researchers and senior statisticians, responsible for database design, data curation, analysis support, visualisation, and collaboration across the UK.
Main Duties
- Database design and management
- Design and quality‑control REDCap data collection projects.
- Implement strategies to improve data accuracy and minimise missing data.
- Manage user permissions and configure projects.
- Data curation and cleaning
- Process, clean, curate, and validate clinical datasets.
- Ensure data integrity and prepare datasets for analysis.
- Integrate distinct datasets across platforms.
- Lead on data sharing, including agreements and ad‑hoc requests.
- Data analysis support
- Conduct basic statistical analyses under the guidance of senior statisticians.
- Prepare concise data summaries and reports for non‑technical audiences.
- Data visualisation
- Create and refine graphical visualisations for publications and presentations.
- Develop interactive dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaboration and training
- Collaborate with external research partners and team members.
- Train and mentor staff in responsible data use.
- Attend relevant courses, meetings, and conferences.
- Promote equality, diversity, and an inclusive working culture.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience
- Degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, computing, or related field.
- Experience in data processing and cleaning.
- Basic statistical analysis experience.
- Experience designing and managing REDCap databases (desirable).
- Advanced MS Excel skills.
- Ability to use tables and graphics to communicate complex data.
- Proficiency in analysis tools such as Stata, R, SQL, Python, Power BI or Tableau (desirable).
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Keen attention to detail; analytical & logical problem‑solving.
- Ability to build constructive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment (clinical research or public health settings advantageous).
- Knowledge of cohort studies, RCTs or epidemiological studies (desirable).
- Publication experience and familiarity with the peer‑review process (desirable).
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Rapid acquisition of new skills.
- Willingness to travel overseas if required.
- Understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and proactive equality practices.
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality. The University of Birmingham holds Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter, and Disability Confident accreditations.
Application
Informal enquiries to Laura Magill, email:
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