Lecturer in Health Data Science (Education and Research)

Job title:

Lecturer in Health Data Science (Education and Research)

Company

University of Exeter

Job description

This new full-time post is available from 1 April 2025 on a permanent basis.This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.The role
The post of Lecturer in Health and Data Science will contribute to extending the research profile of the Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences at Exeter, particularly in areas related or complementary to computational approaches to analysing large and/or complex datasets (e.g. genomics, proteomics, epigenomics or mining medical record data).The post will include performing excellent research in a field that complements the current world-leading research at the University of Exeter Medical School. The successful candidate will also provide leadership and education in Health Data Science. Specifically, they will lead a module that teaches Python as part of our MSc in Health Data Science. They will also contribute to the development of an online version of the module.About you
For a Lecturer post you will have:

• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in a relevant active field of research.
• A strong record in attracting funding for research or demonstrate potential to attract such funding.
• An active approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research.
• Enthusiasm for delivering high quality undergraduate programmes.
• Strong connections and funded projects with business and community partners.
• Involvement in projects which develop impact.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university’s website, accessed by the ‘Apply’ button) for full details of this role.What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research.
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly.
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development.
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around

(up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy.The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring are available for interviews and workplaces.Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.We are proud signatories of the and welcome applications from service people.Further information
For an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact Prof Anna Murray ( ) or Prof Mike Weedon ( ).The starting salary will be from £42,632 up to £47,874 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.

Expected salary

£42632 – 47874 per year

Location

Exeter

Job date

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 01:52:40 GMT

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