Research Fellow in Medical Statistics

UCL - Department of Statistical Science

Location:London, HybridSalary:£45,103 to £47,451 Grade 7 / inclusive of London AllowanceHours:Full TimeContract Type:Fixed-Term/ContractPlaced On:25th March 2026Closes:19th April 2026Job Ref:B04-07251

About us

The Department of Statistical Science at UCL is the longest established university statistics department in the world. It is one of nine departments in the UCL Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MAPS), and has close links with the medical school through the UCLH/UCL NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), UCL Respiratory, UCL Research Imaging Organisation, and UCL Primary Care and Mental Health (PRIMENT) Clinical Trials Unit. The department offers courses at all levels (undergraduate, MSc and PhD) including an MSc in Medical Statistics and Data Science.

The Biostatistics Group (BSG) was established to strengthen the methodological quality of health research across UCL and its partner NHS Trusts. Within this context, the group undertakes an ambitious programme of research including collaborative work with health researchers and the development of novel statistical methods to address biomedical challenges.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a medical statistician with a strong background in statistics as applied to health research who would like to grow that skill set further. The role within the BSG will involve working closely with health researchers at the UCLH/UCL BRC and at UCL Respiratory, providing expert statistical advice, collaborating on research projects, and undertaking hands-on analyses of cutting-edge medical studies. In addition, there will be opportunity to develop a methodological research portfolio and expertise. In collaboration with Professor Hurst and colleagues at UCL Respiratory, the statistician will contribute to an exciting programme investigating diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Brazil. Research visits to Brazil will be part of the role.

This post is available immediately and initially funded full time for 2 years.

Salary - grade 7 spine point 31 (£45,103 per annum including London allowance) to 33 (£47,451).

About you

Applicants should hold a PhD in Statistics or Medical Statistics and have good knowledge of a range of statistical methods and study designs used in health research. It is desirable they have experience working with data from health studies conducted in the UK or other comparable international settings. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams are also critical for this role. Please see the job description for the full Person Specification.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The department holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. We strongly support UCL’s Equalities and Diversity Strategy and encourage applications to our vacancies from under-represented groups.

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