About The University
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
This is a fixed term position until March 2026 working full-time.
We are seeking ambitious senior researchers to join our dynamic Population, Psychiatry, Suicide and Informatics (PPSI) team portfolio. This exciting opportunity is focused on developing innovative risk prediction tools for early-onset depression.
The team is led by Prof. Ann John, co-director of DATAMIND, principal investigator of the National Center for Mental Health, and lead of the Data Science theme in the Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health. Working within this multidisciplinary environment, you will utilize large-scale routine healthcare data to develop and validate risk-stratification models, with a particular focus on identifying young people at ultra-high risk of developing early-onset depression.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant discipline (Epidemiology, Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, or a related field), strong programming skills (SQL, R, Python), and experience with healthcare data analysis.
If you are passionate about mental health, we invite you to apply for this position.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from individuals with the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon), and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please, etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1-hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution. Our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
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