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**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Roadmap documents in Wiki](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/roadmap-documents-in-wiki/1498)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2026 14:08 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/roadmap-documents-in-wiki/1498 "2026-09-24T14:08:05Z")
In response to an Action arising from Tech Core Meeting this morning I have created four wiki-pages: The purpose of these pages are to detail and debate the plans for the release planned in the same time period as the d… --- ## [Proposal on Updating the Constitution: vote now closed - VOTE RESULTS](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/proposal-on-updating-the-constitution-vote-now-closed-vote-results/1552)
**Author:** [@SimonParker](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/SimonParker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2026 08:51 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/proposal-on-updating-the-constitution-vote-now-closed-vote-results/1552 "2026-09-18T08:51:37Z")
Dear all, As set out in PROPOSAL: resolution to update the Constitution, the Steering Committee has asked for all Voting Members to express their view on whether or not the DataSHIELD Community should adopt the proposed… --- ## [Message from CRAN about "gamlss.dist"](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/message-from-cran-about-gamlss-dist/1571)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2026 20:04 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/message-from-cran-about-gamlss-dist/1571 "2026-09-10T20:04:16Z")
I have received the message from the CRAN “… package gamlss.dist is now scheduled for archival on 2026-09-27, and archiving this will necessitate also archiving its CRAN strong reverse dependencies.” Is the methods “ds.… --- ## [PROPOSAL: resolution to update the Constitution](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/proposal-resolution-to-update-the-constitution/1529)
**Author:** [@asm](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/asm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2026 08:00 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/proposal-resolution-to-update-the-constitution/1529 "2026-08-04T08:00:40Z")
Following its meeting last week, the Steering Committee is making a proposal to amend the Constitution. Detail Section 5.5 This section currently states: "The Steering Committee provides overall leadership to the … --- ## [Draft "Sign Posts" document on the wiki](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/draft-sign-posts-document-on-the-wiki/1504)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 June 2026 12:03 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/draft-sign-posts-document-on-the-wiki/1504 "2026-06-19T12:03:10Z")
I have created a draft “Sign Posts” page for the wiki: https://wiki.datashield.org/en/sign-posts. Projects and research areas need to be extended. If you have addition please feel free to add them. Stuart --- ## [Job Vacancy: UCL, London](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/job-vacancy-ucl-london/1363)
**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 December 2025 12:37 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/job-vacancy-ucl-london/1363 "2025-12-10T12:37:02Z")
We have a job vacancy at UCL London developing secure spatial analytics as part of an MRC funded project led by University of Liverpool. We are seeking a part time (0.5 FTE) Research Fellow in Secure Spatial Analytics. T… --- ## [New post at University of Liverpool](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/new-post-at-university-of-liverpool/1171)
**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 January 2025 17:56 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/new-post-at-university-of-liverpool/1171 "2025-01-06T17:56:52Z")
Just a heads up - I am about to advertise a full time post for a research software engineer / infrastructure developer here at the University of Liverpool. The post will be at Grade 7 (£39,105 - £45,163) for up to two y… --- ## [Postdoc job opportunity at INSERM in Paris, France](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/postdoc-job-opportunity-at-inserm-in-paris-france/1029)
**Author:** [@asm](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/asm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 June 2024 11:49 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/postdoc-job-opportunity-at-inserm-in-paris-france/1029 "2024-06-25T11:49:10Z")
“Federated” data analysis methods using observational population-based cohorts to enhance randomized controlled trials data Research position: Postdoc. The duration of the contract will be determined by the candidate’s … --- ## [Job Vacancy: Epidemiologist](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/job-vacancy-epidemiologist/879)
**Author:** [@demetris.avraam](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/demetris.avraam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 October 2023 15:16 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/job-vacancy-epidemiologist/879 "2023-10-29T15:16:29Z")
The Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a quantitative epidemiologist for a long-term role. Our collaborators in Bradford manage the “Born in Bradford” cohort study. Data from their cohort are co-… --- ## [2 x Tenure track positions in health data science at University of Liverpool](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/2-x-tenure-track-positions-in-health-data-science-at-university-of-liverpool/613)
**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2023 21:48 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/2-x-tenure-track-positions-in-health-data-science-at-university-of-liverpool/613 "2023-09-18T21:48:25Z")
University of Liverpool has 2 tenure track positions in health data science open at the moment (applications closing 20th September). The posts are for 5 years, with review and confirmation to permanent academic post in … --- ## [4 x 5 year Tenure Track positions in Health and Life Sciences at University of Liverpool](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/4-x-5-year-tenure-track-positions-in-health-and-life-sciences-at-university-of-liverpool/647)
**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 November 2022 16:54 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/4-x-5-year-tenure-track-positions-in-health-and-life-sciences-at-university-of-liverpool/647 "2022-11-17T16:54:52Z")
We have four tenure track posts available in my faculty. I’m happy to support or give advice to researchers in the community interested in applying in areas relating to aspects of DataSHIELD - please get in touch with me… --- ## [A PhD opportunity at University of Turin](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/a-phd-opportunity-at-university-of-turin/587)
**Author:** [@demetris.avraam](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/demetris.avraam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 July 2022 10:08 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/a-phd-opportunity-at-university-of-turin/587 "2022-07-18T10:08:59Z")
Open call: Ph.D. in Sustainable Development and Climate Change at University of Turin - APPLICATION DEADLINE Aug 5 2022 (This call is not directly related to DataSHIELD) Dear all, The call is now open for a doctoral f… --- ## [Welcome to the Jobs Category](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-jobs-category/577)
**Author:** [@alexwesterberg](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/alexwesterberg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2022 13:47 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-jobs-category/577 "2022-06-15T13:47:06Z")
Welcome! The purpose of this forum category is to allow groups with DataSHIELD ecosystem related jobs to post them here, to make them known to the community, and for people with relevant skills to make themselves known …