Data and Study Coordinator (Fixed Term)

About the role

The Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit (CEU), part of the Department of Public Health and Primary Care at the University of Cambridge, is looking for a Data and Study Coordinator on a fixed-term basis. The post-holder coordinates access to population-health data and supports the management of major cohort studies in the UK and South Asia. The role reports to the Senior Study Manager and works closely with the Research Programme Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate access to external population-health datasets such as UK Biobank, Our Future Health and All of Us
• Manage the end-to-end data access process for CEU cohort studies, from researcher application through to secure data access
• Build and maintain relationships with electronic health record (EHR) data providers and coordinate governance, contractual and operational arrangements for secure data linkages
• Support the coordination of cohort studies, including BELIEVE (a global study of 74,000 participants in Bangladesh) and the UK Blood Donor Studies (INTERVAL, COMPARE, STRIDES and SHAPE-Plasma)

Required profile

• Strong organisational, communication and research coordination skills
• Understanding of health data governance and collaborative research
• Full-time position; funds available until 31 March 2029

Applications are made online through the University's recruitment system, with a covering letter and CV uploaded. The closing date is 1 November 2026, with interviews scheduled for the week beginning 9 November 2026. The salary range is £35,608 to £46,049.