Data Specialist for an International Sport Organization - Permanent position - Full time

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.

You are offered

Our client offers a contract for up to five years with the potential for internalization. You will have the unique opportunity to support a high-level medical research program and work within a dynamic, interdisciplinary team at the forefront of sports medicine.

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 English (written and spoken).

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.