Associate or full Professor in Medical Statistics and Innovative Trial Design

Imperial Enterprise; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 86,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College London seeks an Associate Professor or Professor in Medical Statistics and Innovative Trial Methodology based in the Imperial Clinical Trials Unit (ICTU) within the School of Public Health, with key collaborations across SPH, the College, and national/international partners from academia and industry.

You will lead research on clinical trials and new experimental medicine themes, and contribute to postgraduate and undergraduate teaching in the School of Public Health.

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics or Mathematics or related field.
• National/international reputation in innovative clinical trials methodology.
• Track record of attracting research funding.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new programme of research in early phase and innovative clinical trials.
• Head up an experimental medicine portfolio and ICTU research section.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses and supervise students.
• Collaborate across SPH and College with national and international partners.

Skills

Research leadership

Funding

Publication record

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in Statistics or Mathematics

Job description

Associate or full Professor in Medical Statistics and Innovative Trial Design

We are seeking to recruit an outstanding Associate Professor or Professor in Medical Statistics and Innovative Trial Methodology will be based in the Imperial Clinical Trials Unit (ICTU), School of Public Health (SPH), with key collaborations with academics across SPH, the wider College and national and international collaborators from both academic and industry setting. You will lead research on clinical trials and new experimental medicine theme across the Faculty of Medicine and contribute to postgraduate and undergraduate teaching in the School of Public Health.

You will be responsible for establishing and leading a new programme of research in early phase and innovative clinical trials methodology and they will head up a new experimental medicine portfolio and develop a new research section in ICTU that will compliment and integrate with ICTUs existing research groups.

What you would be doing

You will contribute to the academic aims of the Department by:

• Developing an adaptive and early phase clinical trials team within the Imperial Clinical Trials Unit
• Directing, leading, or contributing to, a research area at the highest scientifically rigorous levels.
• Teaching and examining courses at all levels – undergraduate, masters and higher research degrees – through lectures, seminars, tutorials, course work and personal supervision.
• Participating in the business planning and objective setting process for the academic team and the departments.
• Making a significant contribution to building and establishing links between the appropriate departments and colleagues in other parts of Faculty and wider University.

What we are looking for

You will have:

• A PhD in Statistics or Mathematics or related field
• An established national/ international reputation and expertise in the field of innovative clinical trials methodology (commensurate with career stage)
• A track record in attracting high levels of research funding
• An excellent publication record and the ability to publish high quality research in peer reviewed journals.
• Experience of training Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
• Evidence of a developing research profile and clear future research plans that have the potential to contribute to and strengthen the Department's research priorities and strategic objectives.

Full information on duties, responsibilities and criteria can be found in the attached Job Description.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (43 days off a year including public holidays and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Please see our Further Particulars for more information about the College and the benefits available to staff.

Further information

Salary
Associate Professor: Minimum starting salary of £85,873 per annum
Professor: Minimum starting salary of £98,149 per annum

This is a full-time open-ended position

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Director of the Imperial Clinical Trials Unit (ICTU), Professor Victoria Cornelius, email: [e-mail]

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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