Access

This mission-critical team supports over 22,000 researchers worldwide in the UK Biobank research community by enabling streamlined access to our data, including through the innovative Research Analysis Platform.

Empowering researchers globally

UK Biobank’s Access team provides essential support to researchers, enabling researchers worldwide to access valuable UK Biobank data that helps drive advancements in modern medicine.

Our team is integral to the process, from onboarding researchers to the Access Management System (AMS) to addressing queries through the researcher Community site, a hub for knowledge, collaboration and learning. We play a pivotal role in facilitating research opportunities across the globe.

This team is ideal for individuals with strong people skills with a focus on service excellence and a solid understanding of research processes. It requires a methodical approach, a flexible mindset and excellent communication skills.

Key skills we look for

Strong people skills with a focus on service excellence.
Solid understanding of research processes.
Service delivery in a fast-paced administration environment.
Ensuring objectives are met in a timely manner.
Proficiency working with IT systems; experience of MS Office.

Why join the Access team?

Joining the Access team at UK Biobank will give you a rare opportunity to use your exceptional administrative and support skills to assist our researchers handling the most comprehensive environmental, lifestyle and genetic dataset ever created.

You will be enabling researchers around the world to create better ways to diagnose, prevent and treat diseases.

“Having been recently promoted, I’ve successfully transferred my skills to a management role, allowing me to take on greater responsibilities and collaborate with more stakeholders, significantly enhancing my professional development, empowering my growth and enhancing our team’s impact on research access and collaboration.”
Sean, Senior Access Associate

Hear what researchers have to say

With UK Biobank processing over 1,500 applications from researchers every year, hear from Dr. Abhishek Appaji from BMS College of Engineering in India who shares his positive experience engaging with the Access team to benefit his research into psychiatric disorders, supported by funding from our Global Researcher Access Fund.