"Research Assistant (Statistician)"

University of Bath - Mathematical Sciences

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and talented career-young researcher who is interested in medical statistics. This post offers opportunities to collaborate with UK and international clinical scientists on real-world healthcare challenges.

The post is supported by funding from multiple planned and ongoing clinical trials across a range of medical areas. Consequently, the research will be strongly motivated by practical challenges in the design and analysis of clinical trials, while also offering scope for methodological innovation and theoretical development.

Key responsibilities will include

• developing adaptive designs,
• conducting simulation studies,
• analysing clinical trial data,
• interpreting results to clinical scientists.

There will be opportunities to contribute to peer-reviewed publications, present research findings at conferences, and engage in interdisciplinary teamwork.

The successful candidate will join a growing research group led by Dr Haiyan Zheng at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Bath. A tailored training package will be provided for the post-holder to develop their knowledge, research and career skills.

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

About you

It is desirable that the successful candidate will hold a MSc in statistics, data science, or a closely related field.

Knowledge and experience in health data analytics, simulation, optimisation, and clinical trial designs will be an advantage.

This role is well suited to career-young researchers endeavouring to build strong foundations in applied and methodological statistics, to develop collaborative research skills, and to contribute to high-impact clinical studies.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Further information

For an informal discussion relating to this vacancy, please contact Haiyan Zheng at hz2075@bath.ac.uk.

For full details and to apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.