the research of the clinical epidemiology group aims to elucidate aetiological and prognostic factors for coronary heart disease in large scale populations applications are sought for a database developerprogrammer to work on the clinical cohorts in coronary disease collaboration c study a multicentre cohort study run from within the clinical epidemiology research group working closely with the senior clinical data manager and the research programme manager the successful applicant will plan coordinate and implement all aspects relating to the management of the study data from data capture transfer and quality checks to preparation of datasets the appointee will be responsible for implementing and coordinating the secure transfer of data from the clinics and preparing datasets for statistical analysis while meeting agreed deadlines the successful applicant will ensure tasks are conducted to the highest scientific and regulatory standards funding has been secured for a full time appointment for 18 months in the first instance the appointee will have either a masters msc degree level qualification in computer science or closely related discipline or equivalent relevant work experience the successful candidate will have direct experience of database development and interrogation related software interfaces and maintaining associated technical documentation experience in sql database development and interrogation and experience of a scripting programming language and an object oriented programming language is essential you will understand and be able to apply the principles and practices of softwaresystems requirements and will be able to translate user requirements into efficient and logical datasets an excellent organiser and communicator you will be highly proficient in the use of computer applications managing data and have an advanced knowledge of database design the post holder will be selfmotivated have the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team and will have excellent organisational communication and interpersonal skills for further details about the vacancy and how to apply on line please go to and search on reference number interested candidates are invited to contact natalie fitzpatrick for informal discussion about this post tel if you have any queries regarding the application process please contact floriana bortolotti tel email