Medical Statistician

UCL; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Statistician (Research Fellow) for a one-year post to contribute to groundbreaking research in diagnostics and imaging. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team on innovative clinical trials and observational studies, focusing on statistical research and analysis that can significantly impact patient care. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in medical statistics, excellent communication skills, and a passion for making a difference in healthcare. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career while working alongside leading experts in the field.

Benefits

41 Days holiday

Annual leave purchase scheme

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Immigration loan

Relocation scheme

On-Site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role with a strong understanding of statistical methodology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statistical research and analysis for diagnostic studies in cancer and other conditions.
• Design and monitor the performance of diagnostic clinical trials.

Skills

Statistical Methodology

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Stata

Education

MSc in Medical Statistics

Job description

About us

UCL Centre of Medical Imaging (CMI) is a multidisciplinary research team based at the Division of Medicine in University College London. The medical statistics team led by Prof Sue Mallett is a friendly and informal team, collaborating with clinical and methodological researchers at CMI, nationally and internationally. Our primary focus is on exciting applied clinical research in diagnosis and prognosis, including diagnostic clinical trials and developing statistical research methods and evidence to inform clinical guidelines and regulatory approvals.

About the role

This post is for a grade 7 Medical Statistician (Research Fellow) for 1 year in first instance. We are looking for a medical statistician for an exciting opportunity to work with Prof Sue Mallett on statistical research and analysis including diagnostic and prediction studies across a range of diagnostics and imaging studies in cancer and other conditions. Methodological research on monitoring the performance of diagnostic tests alongside the design of diagnostic trials and studies will be a major focus of the post. We work within friendly multi-disciplinary, national and international teams on methodological research, clinical trials and observational studies. The post will include opportunities for methodological research with Prof Sue Mallett, and for further professional development.

About you

Applicants should have an MSc or equivalent in medical statistics and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge and experience in Stata would be an advantage. Applicants will be seeking the challenge of designing diagnostic clinical trials to answer clinical questions that will make a difference in patients' lives. Candidates for this Grade 7 post will be expected to have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and to have a good understanding of statistical methodology and clinical trials.

What we offer

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team working across the Division of Medicine. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits:

1. 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
2. Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
3. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
4. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
5. Immigration loan
6. Relocation scheme for certain posts
7. On-Site nursery
8. On-site gym
9. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
10. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
11. Discounted medical insurance

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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.