Medical Statistician

Job title:

Medical Statistician

Company

University of Oxford

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a Medical Statistician to join the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), based at the Botnar Research Centre, Oxford. This exciting opportunity involves developing statistical methods for novel trial designs in Musculoskeletal Sciences (especially rheumatology and experimental medicines) with full funding for a DPhil.As a Medical Statistician, you will work independently, with guidance from the supervision team as needed, to design and conduct collaborative methodological research projects with an applied statistical focus. You will also contribute to the design, conduct, analysis and presentation of results of clinical research projects, across the different units within the Centre for Statistics in Medicine (CSM)/ Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU), as appropriate. Additionally, you will provide expert input on the statistical aspects of the design and set-up of the MONITOR2 study and other relevant studies, working within a multidisciplinary team. As part of your role, you will prepare statistical analysis plans (SAP) for analyses to be conducted which may also require leading on drafting the related publication.You must hold a postgraduate degree in statistics (or a closely related subject), a substantial part of which relates to medical statistics, or equivalent experience. You will have experience of working as a statistician conducing statistical analyses contributing to research outputs. Additionally, you should be fluent in key aspects of study design and analysis, and aware of the latest statistical techniques. Proficiency in using statistical software, including at least one of Stata or R for complex analyses requiring statistical programming is essential. Experience contributing to peer-review publications, particularly quantitative methodological projects, is desirable.This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 3 years.A lower grade offer may be considered (Grade 6: £34,982 – £40,855 per annum) depending on experience, with commensurate reduction in responsibilities if a suitable candidate cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position.The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 31 January 2025. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement as part of your online application.Contact Person :Recruitment TeamVacancy ID :177239Contact Phone :Closing Date & Time :31-Jan-2025 12:00Pay Scale :RESEARCH GRADE 7Contact Email :recruitment@ndorms.ox.ac.ukSalary (£) :£38,674 – £41,997 per annum

Expected salary

£38674 – 41997 per year

Location

Oxford

Job date

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 23:53:42 GMT

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