MRC Epidemiology Unit, Cambridge
Data and Information Management Staff Required
The MRC Epidemiology Unit was set up in October 2003 to study the genetic and environmental determinants of obesity, diabetes and related metabolic disorders. For further information about the Unit please visit www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk.
We are looking to recruit a full-time permanent data and information management staff member who has particular strengths in database management and development, to work in a small data management team supporting the work of the Unit. The post holder can expect to be involved in a wide range of computational issues and will be line-managed by a senior data manager who will provide the overall direction for the team. The post holder will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills at all levels. They will be responsible for providing database development and management, data handling services and provide wider expert advice on the management and processing of data, contributing towards the Unit's work flows and information and statistical structures.
Data Manager - Databases - Permanent position - Band 5
This Band 5 position will involve a technical focus on, at the first instance, MS SQL Server and MS Access databases and their management along with experience of data handling. Experience of programming, use of XML and web technologies would be an advantage. Whilst the focus will be on databases the post holder will be expected to understand and contribute regularly to the general data management activities carried out by the data management team. Their work will be lead by the Senior Data Manager and will involve database development and management for both pre-existing and new projects. This work will involve the processing and standardisation of scientific data and its associated management through the development of appropriate tools.
Work will involve data from all of the Units' programmes of research, and an initial emphasis will be on providing expertise to ensure legacy databases and software remains operational and to develop these further. The post holders will be expected to work closely with investigating scientists and other data management staff to link scientific processes to unit data, databases and software tools.
A BSc (or equivalent) qualification in a Science, Computation or Mathematics based subject, ideally with some related subject experience in software development, large volume data handling and/or database development is required. This post would be suitable for an individual who is either a recent graduate or who has a number of years work experience.
The starting salary for the Band 5 position will be in the range £20,074 - £27,271 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is supported by a flexible pay and reward scheme and optional MRC final salary Pension Scheme. Working hours will be 36 per week.
Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003. Please quote reference number IRC34454.
Closing date: 15th November 2011
Interview date: 5th December 2011
For further information about MRC visit www.mrc.ac.uk
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