Data Specialist
Academic Work Switzerland SA
Join a pioneering team impacting medical research in football.
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About the role
As a Data Specialist, you will bridge the gap between medical expertise and technical development by defining the data architecture for a new platform. You will serve as a key analytical partner, interpreting longitudinal health data to support evidence-informed decision-making and high-level research initiatives.
Work tasks
This role involves a blend of data architecture design, historical data management, and advanced analytical interpretation to support medical and scientific inquiries.
- Define logical data structures, variable architecture, and metadata for the new medical platform.
- Ensure historical medical data remains accessible and interpretable within the evolving system.
- Develop and maintain data dictionaries, field logic, and validation rules to ensure data integrity.
- Interrogate datasets to identify patterns, recognize trends, and formulate research questions.
- Conduct exploratory and targeted analyses to support strategic medical and scientific inquiries.
We are looking for
- Advanced knowledge in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Science, or Health Informatics.
- Good working knowledge of at least one analytical language such as R, Python, SPSS, or SQL.
- Demonstrated analytical ability through applied projects, thesis work, or research support.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
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Posted here on 16/07/2026