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Research Scientist

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Senior Research Scientist position is a 3-month contract role focused on women's health and family planning in developing countries, offering a day rate of £450.
  • Candidates must have extensive hands-on experience with survey collection and data analysis using R, as these skills are essential for the role.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing large-scale surveys, developing data pipelines in R, and applying statistical methods to derive insights.
  • Experience in project management and stakeholder communication is crucial, along with a proven track record in managing complex data-driven projects.
  • While an advanced degree is advantageous, real-world experience is prioritized, and familiarity with women's health issues is preferred.
Senior Research Scientist - Health Tech (3-Month Contract)

Day Rate: £450/dayLocation: Remote (UK-based)Contract Duration: 3 months, with potential to extend

Role Overview

We're looking for a Senior Research Scientist to lead data-driven projects focusing on women's health and family planning in developing countries. You'll manage the full lifecycle of survey collection-from planning to analysis-whilst leveraging R to unlock impactful insights. Please note: extensive hands-on experience with both survey collection and R is absolutely essential. Only candidates who meet these criteria will be considered.

Key Responsibilities
  • Survey Collection & Data Analysis

    • Oversee the design, deployment, and analysis of large-scale surveys in multiple regions.
    • Develop and maintain data pipelines in R, ensuring high-quality data cleaning, manipulation, and reporting.
  • Statistical & Data Science Techniques

    • Apply robust data science methods (e.g. causal analyses, predictive modelling) to extract actionable insights.
    • Communicate findings effectively to technical teams, stakeholders, and funders.
  • Project Management

    • Lead end-to-end project delivery, setting milestones, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring on-time results.
    • Use GitHub or similar tools for version control and collaboration.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
  • Extensive Expertise in R
    • Proven track record working with large datasets, statistical modelling, and data manipulation in R.
  • Hands-On Survey Collection Experience
    • Ability to design, deploy, and analyse surveys at scale, ensuring data integrity and reliability.
  • Project & Stakeholder Management
    • Experience overseeing complex data-driven projects, meeting deadlines, and working across diverse teams.
  • Educational Background
    • An advanced degree is advantageous but not strictly required-real-world experience is what counts most.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with women's health and family planning challenges, especially in developing countries.
  • Previous collaboration with public health or health tech organisations.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills to translate data findings into clear recommendations.

If this sounds like you, drop us your CV along with an overview of your proven experience using R for survey collection and analysis.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.