Epidemiological Data Scientist; Advanced

Epidemiological Data Scientist (Advanced)

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We a looking for an Advanced Epidemiological Data Scientist to join Public Health Wales' the Engineering, Data Science and Genomic Epidemiology (EDGE) specialty group in Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre (CDSC). The exciting opportunity is ideal for data scientists with a passion for infectious disease modelling and surveillance. You will be contributing to the development of infectious disease modelling and enhancing analytical pipelines to transform our existing data infrastructure to cloud platforms.

This is a senior role that will develop the use of data science techniques to support the work of CDSC. The postholder will develop mathematical and epidemiological models which simulate the spread of infectious diseases. The post holder will develop methods and processes to maintain existing surveillance systems and set up new ones. This will include the management, maintenance and quality improvement of data flows to CDSC The post holder will work with senior epidemiologists to implement emerging methods in data science such as data linkage and machine learning and explore the possibilities of artificial intelligence.

The post holder will also work closely with microbiologists to develop new surveillance methods using the results of whole genome sequencing of pathogens, and will also have a role in supporting field epidemiology activities. The post-holder will use highly developed skills in data science, health informatics and project management to define, interpret and provide solutions to complex public health problems.

This will involve framing problems in epidemiological terms, analysing complex data sets, ensuring outputs from projects are delivered to time and reporting findings to stakeholders, including the public, health professionals within Public Health Wales, the NHS, Health Boards and Welsh Government. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

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The post holder will be required to communicate analytical, statistical, epidemiological and evidence-based results and issues to a wide range of internal and external staff, and assist in guiding them on an appropriate course of action.

The above will require excellent negotiating skills, appropriate tailoring of explanations to the audience involved, and explanations of sometimes contentious data.

The post-holder will be required to liaise with a large group of health professionals and individuals from a variety of backgrounds and geographical levels to ensure accuracy and validity of information received, including clinicians, government officials and public health colleagues. This includes representation on inter-agency groups as required.

The post-holder will…