Research Associate - Leicester, United Kingdom - University of Leicester

University of Leicester

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Leicester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About the role:

We are looking for a talented, motivated individual to join the Biostatistics Research Group to undertake methodological development funded by the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Data Innovation for multiple long term conditions and ethnic health theme.

We are looking for an excellent postdoctoral researcher, who wants to develop their own research interests in an area which aligns to the NIHR Leicester BRC objectives and the research interests of the Biostatistics Research Group, which could include one or more of:

Experimental research design, including novel adaptive designs and early phase studies
Prognostic modelling
Evidence synthesis of experimental studies to inform latter phase studies and/or personalised medicine
Health data science
Optimising the use of real world data.

The post-holder will work closely with senior academics/researchers and other team members to develop and conduct a programme of methodological research which aligns to their expertise and the requirements of the BRC.

They will also be expected to provide statistical support to the applied research studies conducted across the other areas of the BRC.

There is also an opportunity to collaborate with other key groups within the University including the Leicester Real World Evidence Unit and the Genetic Epidemiology Group.

About you:

As the successful applicant, you will have a PhD, or equivalent experience, in medical statistics (or a related field), with experience of methodological development.

You will be motivated by conducting research that will benefit patients and will be adept at communicating your research to non-specialist audiences as well as to scientists and clinicians in other disciplines.

You will have effective interpersonal skills and be prepared to work successfully as part of a team, as well as the ability to work independently to deliver high quality research.

Additional information:

Applications for job share will be considered.

As part of the University's ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members.

Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years.

When you join us, you'll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do.

That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community.

We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond.

We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms:
Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract until 30th November 2027