Research Associate - Department of Applied Health Sciences - 106111 - Grade 6

University of Birmingham; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university seeks a Research Associate in the Department of Applied Health Sciences. You will develop and test statistical methods, contribute to academic publications, and engage with stakeholders. Ideal for candidates with strong mathematical skills and familiarity with software like Stata, R, or Python. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with leading researchers.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons)/Masters level with a strong relevant skill set.
• Strong mathematical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test new statistical methods.
• Support writing of research outputs.
• Disseminate research findings for publication.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Statistical model implementation

Stata

R

Python

Team collaboration

Education

BSc (Hons) or Masters

Tools

Stata

R

Python

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Research Associate - Department of Applied Health Sciences - 106111 - Grade 6

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Client:

University of Birmingham

Location:

United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Summary

• Work with the study investigators (Prof. Sam Watson (University of Birmingham), Dr Penelope Hancock (Imperial College London) and Prof. Fredros Okumu (University of Glasgow/Ifakara Health Institute) to develop and test new methods for trial design and analysis.
• Developing statistical models and code to run the proposed methods.
• Developing and running simulation-based analyses of the new methods.
• Contribute to generating academic publications and reports.
• Contribute to public and stakeholder engagement workshops

Main Duties

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

• Contribute to the development, documentation, and testing of new statistical methods.
• Develop code to run and evaluate statistical models, with the support of project supervisors.
• Support writing of research outputs for academic and lay audiences, and contribute to the development and running of stakeholder engagement activities in African countries.
• Disseminate research findings for publication, including research seminars and conferences.
• Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration.
• Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader.
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
• Promote equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.

Person Specification

• BSc (Hons)/Masters level (Grade 6) applicants with a strong relevant skill set will also be considered.
• Strong mathematical and quantitative skills.Experience in the implementation of mathematical or statistical models and model fitting is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity or experience ofusing Stata, R, Python, or similar. Knowledge of C++ would be advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Excellent ability to work as a team and independently including co-ordinating own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort.
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes.
• Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project.