The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary world-leading research group with a strong track record in deliver high impact research in design and evaluation of public health interventions across areas of blood borne viruses (BBVs), sexual health and substance use.
We are looking for an experienced data scientist to work with us in the areas of epidemiology, substance use and blood borne-viruses. The successful candidate will help to support a study funded by the Scottish Government Death Task Force.
The main goal of this study is to use linked and unlinked administrative data to measure the risks of mortality related to problem drug use in Scotland, and determine to what extent specific interventions (Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Take-Home Naloxone (THN)) are protective against drug-related deaths.
