Research Statistician (iREACH Health)

Hira Ni; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hira Ni is seeking a senior biostatistician to lead statistical design, analysis, and reporting for a portfolio of clinical studies. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, efficient research and foster innovation in digitally enabled trials and real-world data studies.

The role emphasizes independence, methodological rigor, and contribution to research development and funding applications within academic and industry partnerships.

Qualifications

• PhD in biostatistics or related field is essential.
• Significant experience in statistical analysis of health or clinical data.
• Experience applying statistical methods to complex research problems.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as R, Stata, SAS or SPSS.
• Experience in data management, cleaning and validation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist statistical expertise and leadership to support design, conduct, analysis, and reporting of clinical research studies.
• Lead a portfolio of complex clinical trials and data-enabled research activities.
• Operate with autonomy within a multidisciplinary environment to deliver high-quality, efficient research.
• Contribute to research development, funding applications, and academic outputs.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Applying statistical methods

Data management & cleaning

Education

PhD in biostatistics or related field

Tools

R

Stata

SAS

SPSS

Job description

The post-holder will provide specialist statistical expertise and leadership to support the design, conduct, analysis, and reporting of clinical research studies within iREACH Health. The role will support a portfolio of complex clinical trials and data-enabled research activities across academic and industry partnerships.

The post-holder will operate with a high degree of autonomy, working within a multidisciplinary environment to deliver high-quality, efficient, and innovative clinical research, including digitally enabled trials and real-world data studies. The role will also contribute to research development, funding applications, and academic outputs.

About the Person :

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

Have obtained or about to obtain a PhD in a subject related to biostatistics or in a discipline in a related area of professional practice.

Substantial relevant experience in statistical analysis of health or clinical data

Demonstrable experience of applying statistical methods to complex research problems

Proficiency in a range of statistical software (e.g. R, Stata, SAS, SPSS or equivalent)

Experience in data management, cleaning, and validation.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.