Head of Data Engineering and Informatics @IDDO

Overview

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Head of Data Engineering and Informatics to join the Infectious Diseases Data Observatory (IDDO) at the Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, University of Oxford. You will play a leading role in IDDO’s ongoing development, working closely with IDDO’s Directors and the wider leadership team to establish IDDO’s data strategy and ensure delivery against that vision.Responsibilities

Plan and execute initiatives to drive the strategic vision of IDDO as part of the leadership team, working both strategically and operationally to consolidate and enhance the data and technology landscape.Anticipate and advise on future technology changes that present opportunities for IDDO and its end-users.Stay abreast of new developments in data science and data visualisation, including the use of machine learning and AI tools, and their application to IDDO’s model.Maintain secure data upload and data sharing systems in line with data protection legislation and University policies and regulations.Understand and respond to organisational and end-user requirements and translate these into effective data management and informatics solutions and services.Qualifications

Graduate qualification in a scientific, data or health-related field, with significant experience in data management for clinical research and in leading a data management team.Experience deciphering and managing large clinical data, leading complex projects in data systems and processes, and experience with informatics and statistical aspects of data management.Experienced user of data curation tools (e.g., Tableau, Trifacta, Alteryx) and statistical software packages (e.g., Stata, SPSS, SAS or R) for data summaries and exploration.Application Process

Applications for this vacancy should be made online. Upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents may be requested at a later date.Contract and Funding

This position is offered full time on a fixed-term contract for 24 months and is funded by the Wellcome Trust, Malaria Consortium, the European Commission, and Exxon Mobil.Deadline: Applications must be received before 12:00 midday on 17 September 2025. Please quote 181281 on all correspondence.Seniority level

ExecutiveEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

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