Data Manager at University of Sheffield

We have an exciting new opportunity for someone to join the Clinical Infection Research Group (CIRG) as a data manager to support the collection of clinical trials and related data in our portfolio of infection and global health studies.

In this varied and dynamic role, you will be responsible for the collaborative design, set-up, configuration and administration of electronic data collection tools including REDCap and in the ongoing development of data and sample collection resources.

You will be as part of a dynamic team working closely with research teams led by Dr Ruth Payne and Dr Thomas Darton to incorporate the use of the REDCap system in established and new research projects. You will be the primary user expert and the point-of-contact for local researchers and end-users.

You should have a good honours degree in a related subject area or equivalent qualifications and/or experience. We are seeking candidates with good knowledge of shell scripting, some experience with a programming language such as Python and with the ability to perform system administration on Linux services and storage systems. It is essential that you are familiar with administering and troubleshooting databases, web services and applications. You must be a good communicator and willing to work as part of a dynamic and international team.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

This vacancy is part of a Fair Recruitment pilot scheme within the faculty. This is a positive action initiative which aims to improve staff diversity and to deliver an inclusive recruitment experience for all applicants.

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