Research Fellow in Medical Statistics/Health Data Science - AR3107

University of St Andrews; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK seeks a post-doctoral Research Fellow in Medical Statistics/Health Data Science. The role involves using electronic health record data, requiring a PhD and strong quantitative skills. This fixed-term position lasts 24 months, starting in October 2025, and offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,784 to £46,049 per annum, alongside various staff benefits, including a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Annual leave of 34 days

Financial contribution to relocation

Membership of USS Pension Scheme

Hybrid working environment

Staff discount scheme

Subsidised sports membership

Wellbeing initiatives including health application membership

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Strong quantitative research skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research using electronic health record data.
• Join a dynamic health data science team.

Skills

Strong quantitative research skills

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic post-doctoral Research Fellow in Medical Statistics / Health Data Science using electronic health record data to join the dynamic and growing health data science team led by Professor Colin McCowan in the School of Medicine.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant discipline and strong quantitative research skills.

The post is available for 24 months starting October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy , a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Further details of the project can be found by contacting Professor Colin McCowan ([e-mail]).

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Closing Date: 08 September 2025 Interview Date: 09 October 2025

Please quote ref: AR3107LS

Further Particulars: AR3107LSFPs.pdf

School of Medicine Salary: £38,784 - £46,049 per annum

Start Date: October/November 2025

Fixed Term: 24 months