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    Research Assistant/Associate in Medical Statistics - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle University

    Newcastle University
    Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    The Role

    This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Research Associate or Research Assistant in Medical Statistics to join an interdisciplinary team focused on improving lives through world-class research in ageing, sarcopenia and multiple long-term conditions.

    You will be based in the AGE Research Group and will contribute your expertise in statistical analyses and data management to a range of interdisciplinary research studies within the Ageing, Sarcopenia and Multimorbidity theme of the NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre. These studies involve both primary data collection (with requirement for rigorous data management) and secondary analyses of existing large UK and international datasets. You will work with Chief Investigators, researchers, statisticians, academics, clinicians, database providers and others as appropriate and will benefit from strong existing collaborative links between the AGE and Biostatistics Research Groups.

    This full-time post is fixed term for a period of 1 year in the first instance with the potential to be extended.

    For informal enquiries please contact Professor Rachel Cooper:

    Find out more:

    AGE Research Group:
    Newcastle NIHR Biomedical Research Centre:
    Faculty of Medical Sciences:
    Newcastle University Research Institutes:

    Key Accountabilities


    • Although working under the general guidance of Principal Investigators, the postholder will contribute ideas, including enhancements to the technical or methodological aspects of studies, thus providing substantial 'added value'

    • Determine appropriate methodologies for the research, with advice and support where required

    • Discuss research questions, including those with a clinical focus, with other research group members and to formulate suitable analysis plans

    • Carry out analyses using a range of statistical software and to produce clearly formatted reports for other research group members

    • Provide advice and support to other research group members who are carrying out their own statistical analyses

    • Liaise with research group members and their collaborators and prepare data sets for their planned analyses

    • Contribute relevant sections of research papers (typically the methods and results) including text, figures and tables of a standard suitable for publication, with the potential to lead on the writing up of papers, where appropriate

    • Provide input to funding applications for new studies, such as sample size calculations

    • Work in accordance with the research group's data management protocols and contribute to their continuing development

    • Create suitable documentation and metadata in support of the research group's data resources

    • Work with support staff and, on occasions, with undergraduate and taught postgraduate students, and interact intellectually with other academic members of the Institute

    • May contribute to events celebrating the public engagement of science

    • Develop an awareness of University structures, policies and procedures and relevant issues in the higher education, research, social and political environment

    • Provide guidance and advice in analysis techniques and good practice to staff and students

    The Person

    Knowledge, Skills and Experience

    • High level of analytical and problem-solving capability

    • Able to analyse and interpret complex data and communicate the results effectively to others

    • Experience of using key statistical packages (e.g. Stata, SPSS, MLwin, R) to run a range of different types of statistical analysis

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    • Experience of research with clear transferable skills and some experience or awareness of the academic research environment

    • Able to prioritise and manage workload using own initiative as required

    Desirable

    • Experience of data management

    • Knowledge of data governance regulations

    • Experience in the preparation of proposals for research funding

    • Experience of contributing to academic publications and presentations

    • Willing to keep abreast of relevant methodological developments

    Attributes and Behaviour

    • Willing to embrace and apply a Team Science approach

    • Excellent organizational and time management skills

    • Innovative, flexible, and collaborative in approach

    • Able to work well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

    Qualifications

    • First degree (1st or 2:1) in a relevant numerical subject

    • MSc in Medical Statistics or a closely related subject (Research Assistant level) or a PhD in Statistics or Epidemiology (Research Associate level)

    Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

    We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

    At Newcastle University we hold a silver award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

    In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

    Requisition ID: 27137

    We ensure there's something for everyone and these benefits include: a cycle-to-work schemeshopping discountscompetitive pension schemehealth and wellbeing initiativesactivities and eventsgenerous leavediscounted travelChristmas shutdown

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