Research Data Officer (Epidemiology)

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.

Do you have a Master’s degree?, 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

• 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

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., The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.