Data Analyst in Health Data Science and Innovation

Job Description Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum CMVM / School of Population Health Sciences / Usher Institute Full time: 35 Hours per week Fixed Term: November 2025 to 31st October 2027 Location: Usher Institute, Edinburgh Bioquarter We will also consider requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular (weekly) on-campus working. The Usher Institute expects a minimum of 40% on campus working. The Centre for Population Health Sciences at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for Data Analyst in Health Data Science and Innovation. The Opportunity This post offers a rare and exciting opportunity to help shape the future of unscheduled and emergency health care in Scotland by harnessing the power of advanced analytics and real-world health data. You will work in a fast-paced, agile research environment where data meets decision-making. Working in close partnership with senior health care and community care leaders, you will help develop and implement data-driven approaches that generate actionable insights. These insights will drive rapid cycles of service improvement and directly inform frontline health care. This work is fully aligned with Scotland’s Health and Social Care Data Strategy and will contribute to a more responsive, efficient, and equitable health system. This programme will go beyond data analysis to enable meaningful system-wide transformation. From enhancing urgent care pathways to strengthening community prevention strategies, your contributions will make a real-world impact through data, helping to build a more adaptive health and care system that can meet rising demand with precision and compassion. Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Nazir Lone, Professor of Critical Care and Epidemiology (nazir.lone@ed.ac.uk) Your Skills And Attributes For Success • A good undergraduate degree and higher degree in a relevant subject, or able to demonstrate relevant and equivalent experience • Experience in using statistical programming for data analysis and machine learning/AI, using python or R • The ability to extract data and a good understanding of transferring and transforming data, for analysis using different statistical packages. • Good archiving, data management, and organizational skills • Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab) Please ensure you include the following documents in your application: • CV • Cover letter As a valued member of our team you can expect: • A competitive salary. • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more. Click to access our staff benefits page (opens new browser tab) for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided. Championing equality, diversity and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT+ equality. Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab). On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 9th October 2025. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. About Us As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally. About The Team The Usher Institute works with people, populations and their data to understand and advance the health of individuals and populations through innovative collaborations in a global community. Our Director is Professor Aziz Sheikh OBE, and we sit within the Edinburgh Medical School in the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at The University of Edinburgh. Working with partners across the NHS, policymakers, industry partners and the public is central to our highly collaborative ethos. Three core research centres in Global Health, Medical Informatics and Population Health Sciences are at the heart of the Usher Institute; also home to the Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit and a bustling General Practice, the Mackenzie Medical Centre. The Usher Institute is a truly interdisciplinary environment. Around 350 researchers and support staff with expertise in a varied range of methodologies and topics contribute to world-leading research in global health, population health sciences and medical informatics. Our research expertise is at the heart of the excellent educational experience we offer in a wide range of taught and research postgraduate programmes, both online and on-campus, our programme of continuing professional development and in our contribution to the undergraduate medical degree. We maintain an open, engaging and dynamic environment and welcome collaborations from around the globe. To find out more visit https://www.ed.ac.uk/usher