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Principal Statistician

University of Leeds - Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research (LICTR)

Location: Leeds
Salary: £45,585 to £54,395 Grade 8, per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 27th September 2023
Closes: 31st October 2023
Job Ref: MHCTR1313

Are you looking for a role which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to develop your career, your national and international profile and broaden your expertise through methodological research within a supportive and stimulating environment?

The Clinical Trials Research Unit within the Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research (LICTR) is an international leader in the field of clinical trials. The Unit is one of the largest in the UK and conducts national and international randomised and early phase clinical trials in a variety of clinical fields.

Our main aim is to develop and support novel and efficient trials to change clinical practice for the better. Our past results and current research have already helped to do this.

You will have opportunities and be encouraged to research, apply and develop statistical methodology, together with general consulting and training of health professionals. You will have the opportunity to drive the implementation of novel trial designs within your active portfolio. If applicable, you will also have the opportunity to register for a PhD.

You will be a talented individual with a postgraduate qualification, including a major statistical component, and an interest in evaluating novel treatments or interventions of pharmaceuticals, radiotherapy, surgery, medical devices or complex interventions. You will have extensive applied experience in clinical trial statistics and/or medical statistics, project and people management, together with a nationally recognised research profile in clinical trials and/or medical statistics.

What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas).
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
  • The opportunity, if applicable, to apply for a PhD.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Prof Sarah Brown, Professor of Cancer Clinical Trials Methodology

Tel: 0113 343 1472

Email: s.brown@leeds.ac.uk 

Prof David Cairns, Professor of Clinical Trials Research

Tel: 0113 343 1712

Email: d.a.cairns@leeds.ac.uk 

As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students and staff from all walks of life and from across the world. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Within the Faculty/School of Medicine we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community, people who identify as LGBT+; and disabled people.  Candidates will always be selected based on merit and ability.  

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Faculty/Service: Faculty of Medicine & Health

School/Institute: Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research (LICTR)

Category: Research

Working Time: 100% at 37.5 hours per week

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Ongoing

Closing Date: Tuesday 31 October 2023

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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