Statistician

Our Future Health UK; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health research program is seeking a Statistician to enhance participant recruitment and data collection methods. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to ensure the quality of research resources and developing valuable statistical products. With a focus on large health datasets, the successful candidate will employ their expertise in statistical concepts and methods to drive impactful research initiatives. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to advancing health research and making a tangible difference in people's lives through data-driven insights.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced parental leave

Career development support

Cycle to Work scheme

Home & Tech savings offers

Employee referral bonus

Wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience with large, population-based surveys and statistical methods.
• Strong understanding of statistical concepts and epidemiological methods.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality.
• Develop statistical weights and conduct non-response analysis.

Skills

Statistical weights

Data analysis

R

Python

Epidemiological methods

Communication skills

Study design

Education

PhD in statistics or related field

MSc in statistics or related field

Job description

We are looking for a Statistician to join our Science team, a key position that will enable us to develop new capabilities for the Our Future Health research resource in the coming years. The successful candidate will focus on developing methods to address selection biases in participant recruitment and data collection. As part of the Science team, you will also provide statistical and scientific support across various cross-functional teams within Our Future Health.

Our Future Health aims to be the UK's largest health research programme, gathering data from 5 million volunteers across the UK to advance understanding and treatment of diseases, ultimately promoting longer, healthier lives.

What you'll be doing:

Collaborate with the Director of Science and Biostatistics, as well as cross-functional teams, to ensure the quality and utility of the research resource and data products. Your responsibilities include designing cohort and data collection strategies, understanding cohort diversity, and developing scientifically valuable data products and quality assessments.

• Develop statistical weights to improve analysis representativeness
• Work with Operations and Data teams to support non-response analysis
• Conduct data analysis in collaboration with Science and Population Health Insights teams
• Provide expertise in questionnaire and data collection development
• Support the creation of data products and services to maximize scientific value

Requirements:

• Experience with large, population-based surveys and methods for adjusting non-representativeness, such as statistical weights
• PhD or MSc in statistics or related field in biomedicine
• Strong understanding of statistical concepts and epidemiological methods
• Experience analyzing large, complex health datasets
• Proficiency in R or Python
• Knowledge of study design considerations
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
• Experience presenting research findings externally
• Interest in scientific data product development and working within agile teams
• Pragmatic approach with good prioritization skills

Benefits:

• Salary up to £55,000 per annum
• Generous pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced parental leave
• Career development support including £500 annual learning budget
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Home & Tech savings offers
• Employee referral bonus of £1,000
• Wellbeing support including mental health services and online GP
• Flexible working arrangements in a central London office

Join us in preventing disease and making a difference.