Research Fellow in Medical Statistics

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Description:

This post is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated statistician to contribute to research, consultancy and teaching activities in the Medical Statistics Group at the University of Plymouth. The Medical Statistics group provides a methodological platform and support for wide-ranging clinical and applied health and care research, supporting the UKCRC-registered Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU). PenCTU has a portfolio of clinical and applied health and care research, across a wide range of clinical areas, providing you with a wealth of data and varied experience. The group has well established networks within Peninsula Medical School, the Faculty of Health and Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research at the University of Plymouth. We work with local collaborators, including the local NHS, NIHR RDS-SW, as well as with research groups nationally and internationally. The group’s research encompasses clinical trials and pragmatic health services research (e.g. RCTs of medicinal products and complex interventions) and biomedical and clinical studies (e.g. screening and diagnostics; longitudinal studies), with strong links with all areas of the Faculty of Health, the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research (PIHR), and with the wider medical and health-related research community. Working across both the Medical Statistics Group and PenCTU you will provide statistical expertise to ensure delivery in the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and other well-designed studies. You will support the Medical Statistics research collaborations, consultancy and teaching. You will be expected both to support externally funded research, and to identify and work with senior colleagues to develop research ideas and contribute to funding proposals. You will also contribute to the teaching commitments of the group, undertake supervision of postgraduate students and support less experienced colleagues. 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. To undertake research in line with University/School’s strategy and to carry out leadership, management and engagement activities. To support research informed teaching and learning. All activities undertaken within this role will be compliant with the University’s policies, including Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity, Ethics, Data Protection etc. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. We are open to applications for full or part time hours and can support various models of remote working. Please indicate your preference in your supporting statement. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Prof Victoria Allgar or Dr Joanne Hosking by email victoria.allgar@plymouth.ac.uk or joanne.hosking@plymouth.ac.uk. A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 14th March 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia. Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria. Job Description Additional Faculty Information

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£35,326 to £40,927 per annum - Grade 7

Package:

Permanent, Full-time

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

The Medical Statistics group provides a methodological platform and support for wide-ranging clinical and applied health and care research, supporting

the UKCRC-registered Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU). PenCTU has a portfolio of clinical and applied health and care research, across a wide range of clinical areas, providing you with a wealth of data and varied experience.

The group has well established networks within Peninsula Medical School, the Faculty of Health and Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research at the University of Plymouth. We work with local collaborators, including the local NHS, NIHR RDS-SW, as well as with research groups nationally and internationally. The group’s research encompasses clinical trials and pragmatic health services research (e.g. RCTs of medicinal products and complex interventions) and biomedical and clinical studies (e.g. screening and diagnostics; longitudinal studies), with strong links with all areas of the Faculty of Health, the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research (PIHR), and with the wider medical and health-related research community.

Working across both the Medical Statistics Group and PenCTU you will provide statistical expertise to ensure delivery in the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and other well-designed studies. You will support the Medical Statistics research collaborations, consultancy and teaching. You will be expected both to support externally funded research, and to identify and work with senior colleagues to develop research ideas and contribute to funding proposals.

You will also contribute to the teaching commitments of the group, undertake supervision of postgraduate students and support less experienced colleagues. 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.

To undertake research in line with University/School’s strategy and to carry out leadership, management and engagement activities. To support research informed teaching and learning. All activities undertaken within this role will be compliant with the University’s policies, including Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity, Ethics, Data Protection etc.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. We are open to applications for full or part time hours and can support various models of remote working. Please indicate your preference in your supporting statement.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Prof Victoria Allgar or Dr Joanne Hosking by email victoria.allgar@plymouth.ac.uk

or joanne.hosking@plymouth.ac.uk

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

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 14

th

March 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

Job Description

Additional Faculty Information

A8435

£35,326 to £40,927 per annum - Grade 7

35326

35326

40927

Academic/Research

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Permanent, Full-time

37

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk