Data analyst (medical imaging and statistics)

Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum; pro rata if part-time

CMVM / School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences / Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences 

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 12 months (in the first instance)

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The Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced data analyst with expertise in statistics, programming and data management to join our team conducting world-leading research into cerebral small vessel diseases. This role is suitable for someone with experience of analysing data from clinical datasets, in particular physiological (including sleep data), cognition, risk factors, neuroimaging, sociological measures and health registry-linked data in relevant disease cohorts (small vessel disease, stroke). 

The post-holder will undertake a range of analyses of clinical studies of cerebral small vessel diseases, including brain MRI analysis and large longitudinal datasets. The successful candidate will be expected to manage and curate the data effectively, and publish scientific results in a timely fashion.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Expertise in statistical approaches and models, analytical techniques and methods
• Experience of working with large clinical cohort studies including health registry-linked data
• Understanding of medical image analysis methods and principles used in neuroimaging of vascular disease, ageing and neurodegeneration
• Experience in medical research data management
• A good track-record of publications in relevant fields. 

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

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The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices.

We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle: 

• Working within one of the world’s leading universities 
• Interesting work
• Good salary/pay rates

How to apply

Please 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. 

• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.

• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. 

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. 

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Please note if the role is offered on a part-time basis, it may result in sponsorship being dependent on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant or the role no longer meeting the Home Office’s criteria for sponsorship.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 28 August 2026.

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