Trial Statistician

Unviersity of Liverpool - The Academy; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK research institution seeks a trial statistician to support various clinical trials. The role involves analysis, reporting, and collaboration in a multidisciplinary team. A degree in statistics is required along with communication skills and familiarity with SAS or R. This permanent post has a fixed-term funding profile for the first year.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical trials is preferred.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Support the conduct, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials.
• Produce recruitment and safety reports.
• Develop randomisation systems and participate in quality control.

Skills

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Programming skills in SAS or R

Education

Degree in statistics or medical statistics

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a trial statistician within the Liverpool Clinical Trials Centre.

The purpose of this post is to support the conduct, analysis and reporting of results of clinical trials within the portfolio of research of the Liverpool Clinical Trials Centre (LCTC).

Under the supervision of a Statistical Lead, you will work across a diverse range of clinical trials encompassing both early and later phase trial designs, and gain experience across a variety of interventions including medicinal products, surgery, devices, and educational and behavioural interventions. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide statistical support for the trial. You will be involved in the production of recruitment reports, development of randomisation systems, safety reports, analyses of data, participate in the quality control and assurance processes within LCTC.

You will possess excellent presentation and communication skills and ideally have programming skills in SAS or R.

Appointment is dependent on the level of experience in clinical trials, degree of supervision and/or mentoring required and statistical programming.

Tenure: There is a permanent commitment of the University to this role though funding is research based with a fixed-term profile (1 year in the first instance)

You should have a degree (or equivalent qualification, or relevant professional experience) in statistics, medical statistics.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.