Research Associate (CTU Statistician)

1000scholars; Norwich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award

44 days annual leave (pro rata)

University benefits package

Job summary

Norwich Clinical Trials Unit at the University of East Anglia is seeking a Research Associate to support high-quality clinical statistics delivery within the Norwich Clinical Trials Unit.

The role involves working with a Senior Statistician to provide statistical oversight across grant-funded projects, including writing plans, data analysis, and contributing to statistical reports and academic papers. Immediate start, part-time 0.6 FTE, until 31 July 2028.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree with a significant statistical component.
• Subject knowledge in the relevant area and some research experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical oversight across grant-funded projects.
• Write analysis plans, undertake data analysis, and contribute to statistical reports and papers.
• Conduct research and prepare submissions for new studies and grant applications.
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders within the School.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Education

Graduate level qualification in statistics/related field

Job description

Salary on appointment will be £31,236 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum (pro rata).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate to join the Norwich Clinical Trials Unit at the University of East Anglia, supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical statistics.

In this role you’ll work with a Senior Statistician to provide statistical oversight at all stages of grant funded projects, which includes writing plans, undertaking data analysis and contributing to statistical reports and academic papers. You’ll also undertake research, produce both submissions for new studies and grant applications, and liaise with multiple stakeholders within the School.

You will have a Graduate level qualification with significant statistical component (e.g. Medical Statistics, Statistics, Mathematics) with subject knowledge in the relevant area and some research experience.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are key to success in this role.

The post is available immediately on a part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed term basis until 31 July 2028.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 9 October 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

£31,236 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum (pro rata).