Job Description

Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health) contains world-renowned population health research groups and provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching. Based within NDPH, The China Kadoorie Biobank (CKB) Study is a uniquely rich and powerful global resource for investigating the environmental and genetic determinants of common chronic diseases.

We are seeking an IT Analyst/Programmer to join an existing team of epidemiologists, clinicians, statisticians, geneticists, data scientists, project managers, software developers and systems testers to support the long-term continuation and further development of the CKB study. Your key responsibilities will be to design, develop, enhance and maintain robust and user-friendly IT systems and programs (chiefly using C++ Builder).

To be considered for the IT Analyst/Programmer role you will have a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or related field. You will have demonstrable experience in at least one Object-Oriented programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, or similar) as well willingness and ability to learn C++ as required for the role. You will also have excellent written and oral communication skills.

The position is full time (part time considered) and fixed term for 2 years in the first instance. The closing date for applications is noon on Thursday 13th November 2025.

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.