Principal Research Fellow (Statistician) in Cancer Healthcare Epidemiology

UCL Eastman Dental Institute; London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UCL Eastman Dental Institute is seeking a Principal Research Fellow (Statistician) to join their Epidemiology of Cancer Healthcare & Outcomes Group. The role involves statistical leadership in cancer research projects, requiring an advanced understanding of epidemiology and data analysis. Enthusiastic applicants with a strong track record in international research collaborations are encouraged to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Advanced level of professional experience in cancer healthcare epidemiology.
• Established track record in international collaborations on cancer data.
• High competency in statistical analysis using electronic health records and population-based data.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical leadership for the ICBP Pathways and Treatment module.
• Supervise project work within the Epidemiology of Cancer healthcare & Outcomes Research group.
• Define new research questions in alignment with programmatic commitments.

Skills

Statistical leadership

Data analysis

Collaborations in cancer data

Education

Advanced degree in statistics or related field

Job description

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02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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About the role

The post-holder will form a key part of the Epidemiology of Cancer Healthcare & Outcomes (ECHO) Group within the Department of Behavioural Science and Health of UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care (IECH).

The successful candidate will chiefly work on the ICBP Pathways and Treatment module and the NIHR Cancer Policy Research Unit, and provide statistical leadership for the portfolio of studies led by UCL’s Epidemiology of Cancer Healthcare and Outcomes (ECHO) Group.

They will also provide statistical leadership for the Epidemiology of Cancer healthcare & Outcomes Research group, supervising project work and defining new research questions in synergy with its overall programmatic commitments.

• This is a fixed-term contract with external funding until 31st of December in the first instance.
• This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.
• This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

Application Process:

• A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
• Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification
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About you

A statistician with advanced level of professional experience and an established track record in international collaborations in cancer data, and all aspects of cancer healthcare epidemiology research. This includes advanced experience of cancer healthcare epidemiology / data analysis is essential, using person-level electronic health records, administrative and cancer registry population-based data, and aggregate tabular data. Applicants must have established themselves in the cancer healthcare epidemiology literature, have a theoretical understanding of applied health statistics, and be highly competent computationally.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan and expenses
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service