# Data analyst (medical imaging and statistics) at University of Edinburgh

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- **Company:** University of Edinburgh (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/university-of-edinburgh)
- **Location:** United Kingdom
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 2–5 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Data analysis, Statistics, Programming, Data management, Medical imaging, Neuroimaging, Clinical datasets, Brain MRI analysis, Longitudinal datasets, Scientific publishing, Research, Health registry-linked data
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-08-14
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-08-15
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/14611 (the employer's own application page)
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## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Analyse clinical studies of cerebral small vessel disease, including brain MRI and related physiological, cognitive, and sociological measures.
- Work with large longitudinal cohorts and health-registry linked datasets to derive robust research findings.
- Manage, clean, curate and document research datasets to ensure reproducibility and data integrity.
- Apply appropriate statistical models and image analysis methods to answer research questions and produce publishable results.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to study design, and prepare analyses for scientific publication.

Requirements:
- Proven expertise in statistical approaches, analytical techniques, and applied modelling for clinical research.
- Experience with medical image analysis/neuroimaging methods related to vascular disease, ageing, or neurodegeneration.
- Experience working with large clinical cohort studies and health registry–linked data.
- Strong data management skills and familiarity with programming for analysis (e.g., R, Python, or domain-specific tools).
- Track record of scientific publication in relevant fields and ability to present results clearly to clinical and academic audiences.

## Responsibilities

The post-holder will conduct analyses of clinical studies regarding cerebral small vessel diseases, including brain MRI and large longitudinal datasets. They are also responsible for managing and curating research data effectively and publishing scientific results in a timely manner.

## Requirements

Candidates must have expertise in statistical approaches, analytical techniques, and medical research data management. Experience working with large clinical cohort studies and an understanding of medical image analysis methods are essential.

## FAQ

- **Is this Data analyst (medical imaging and statistics) role still open?** It was posted on 2026-08-14. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check University of Edinburgh's site before applying.
- **Does University of Edinburgh offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on University of Edinburgh's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as United Kingdom. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Data analysis, Statistics, Programming, Data management, Medical imaging, Neuroimaging, Clinical datasets, Brain MRI analysis, Longitudinal datasets, Scientific publishing, Research, Health registry-linked data.

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