Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow

Plymouth University; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British university in Plymouth is seeking a full-time researcher for its Medical Statistics Group. The successful candidate will engage in clinical trial statistics, supervise students, and contribute to research projects. A PhD in biostatistics or a related field is required. This role offers flexible working arrangements and an inclusive environment with generous benefits such as 35 days of annual leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme eligibility

Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme

On-site nursery

Retailer discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven ability to write to standard required for research reports.
• Experience supervising postgraduate research students.
• Ability to analyse complex clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching commitments and supervise research students.
• Support externally funded research projects including clinical trials.
• Identify and develop research ideas into funding proposals.

Skills

Clinical trial statistics

Medical statistics

Statistical software proficiency (e.g. Stata, SAS, R)

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in biostatistics or related subject

Postgraduate qualification with statistical component

Job description

Overview

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This role will be based in the Medical Statistics Group which is part of Peninsula Medical School at the University of Plymouth.

The Medical Statistics Group provides a methodological platform and support for large-scale and wide-ranging research projects and has collaborations with researchers across the University of Plymouth, the NHS and national and international research groups. We are particularly keen to develop capacity in our areas of strength, including clinical trials, longitudinal studies and risk assessment and screening, as well as developing the methodological work of the group.

Responsibilities

• Have a proven ability to write to the standard required for research reports/international publications, with interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people, including across a range of international institutions.
• Contribute to the teaching commitments of the group and be expected to supervise postgraduate research students and provide support and mentoring to less experienced colleagues.
• Have experience in clinical trial statistics and/or medical statistics, with experience of analysing complex clinical trials, with proficiency in one or more statistical software packages (e.g. Stata, SAS, R).
• Be expected both to support externally funded research projects, including clinical trials working in collaboration with the UKCRC-registered Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU), and identify and develop research ideas and develop these into funding proposals.
• Have a PhD in biostatistics or related subject with a numerate or computational component (including machine learning, data science, mathematics or a computational science), or a postgraduate qualification with a major statistical component.

There is scope for the role to be undertaken in a hybrid manner and we are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

For more information on Peninsula Medical School please visit our dedicated webpage at www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Victoria Allgar by email at [e-mail]

About us

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you\'ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today\'s global challenges.

Application Process

• Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
• Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Interviews

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing Monday 3 November 2025.

Our Offer

• Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
• Generous annual leave: 35 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages