Research Data Officer (Epidemiology)

Salary : £39,805 - £50,862 per annum. Commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience.

Reporting to: Professor Montserrat Garcia-Closas

Duration of Contract : Fixed Term for 2 years in the first instance, with a view to extension subject to funding

Hours per week : 35 hours per week (Full Time - Monday to Friday)

Location: Sutton

Closing Date : 30th June 2026

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, we advise that you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Under the guidance of Professor Montserrat Garcia-Closas, Group Leader Integrative Cancer Epidemiology, Division of Genetics & Epidemiology, we are seeking to recruit an experienced, motivated and organised Research Data Officer to lead the development of high-quality, research-ready datasets for large-scale, integrative epidemiological research within the Generations Study. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in using innovative data-driven approaches, working closely with epidemiologists, data engineers, data scientists and biostatisticians, contributing to high-impact research on cancer risk and prevention, focusing on transforming complex, multi-modal data (including questionnaire, clinical, imaging, and biomarker data), using modern data methods following FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles to enable robust, reproducible research.

About You

The successful candidate will work closely with data engineers to support data ingestion, structuring, and storage. Will collaborate with analysts and researchers to understand analytical needs and ensure datasets are fit for purpose, and must have:

• MSc in epidemiology, data science, biostatistics, or a related quantitative field
• A strong track record of experience working with complex, epidemiological datasets, including programming for data manipulation (R, Python, others)
• Strong understanding of data structures and data management in research settings, with attention to data quality, documentation, and reproducibility

The essential skills as detailed in the person specification on the job description

Department/Directorate Information

The Integrative Epidemiology Team at The Institute of Cancer Research led by Professor Garcia-Closas is located at the ICR Sutton Campus. The team forms part of the Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research Unit (CEPRU), a joint initiative between the ICR and Imperial College London focused on advancing cancer epidemiology through interdisciplinary research and training. The team uses large-scale population data to investigate the causes of cancer, understand carcinogenic processes, and improve risk prediction for precision prevention. A central resource for the team is the Breast Cancer Now Generations Study, a national cohort of over 110,000 women in the UK followed since 2004. Research in the team combines epidemiology and biostatistics with emerging approaches in data science, including analyses of mammography and pathology images and integration of multi-modal data.

What We Offer

A dynamic and supportive research environment

Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities

Collaboration with leading researchers in the field

Competitive salary and pension

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Professor Montserrat Garcia-Closas via email.

Why work for us?

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