Medical Statistician

University of South Hampton; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Southampton is seeking a Medical Statistician to lead quantitative studies in maternal and child health. The role involves data management, statistical analysis, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have an MSc or PhD in Statistics and a strong interest in public health research. Hybrid working options are available, fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working approach

University closure days

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in medical or public health research.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience in applying statistical methods to epidemiological studies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to quantitative studies in the NiPPeR trial.
• Organise data management and perform quality control on data.
• Develop statistical analysis plans and communicate complex information effectively.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

MSc or PhD in Statistics

Job description

A position is available in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton for a Medical Statistician with an interest in preconception, maternal and child health. The position is based at the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre at Southampton General Hospital.

The post holder will lead and contribute to quantitative studies in relation to the world-leading NiPPeR trial (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/research/institutes-centres/nipper-study ). While keeping clear documentation they will organise data management, perform quality control on data, conduct statistical analysis, and develop statistical analysis plans.

The post holder will work closely with a range of colleagues and partners, including other statisticians, research fellows, computing staff, and research doctors and nurses. The post-holder will have the responsibility for communicating complex information effectively to clinical scientists and non-statisticians.

You will have an MSc or PhD in Statistics, and experience or an interest in medical or public health research. Previous experience of applying statistical methods to epidemiological studies, is desirable. You will possess excellent organisational, communication and computing skills, with the ability to work independently and have experience of effectively working with multi-disciplinary colleagues and partners.

This position is fixed term and will be offered full time (1.0 FTE) for 1 year in the first instance from the start date.

Hybrid working options can be discussed, and part-time applications will be considered. The post-holder will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their time based in the office at MRC LEC.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on [phone] or [e-mail] quoting the job number.