Lecturer in Biostatistics (T&S)

Do you have experience of teaching medical statistics/biostatistics? Would you like to work in an academic environment delivering statistics teaching and support for analytical & methodological research involving oral & dental health?

In this role, you will provide statistical and methodological input to students and staff. The post will be line managed by the School’s Lecturer in Dental Education and Psychometrics and you will work closely with the School’s lead statistician as well as the Directors of Student Education, and Research and Innovation. You will deliver high-quality student education and contribute towards delivery of the School’s research strategy.

The School of Dentistry is seeking someone with excellent communication skills to help deliver the statistical elements of the curricula for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The role requires a knowledgeable and approachable candidate who can help both students and staff with the delivery of research projects.

You will contribute to high-quality statistical education as part of our research-led teaching approach in the School. You will also have the opportunity to build on your research experience. As you will work closely, interactively, and collaboratively with both students and academics at the School, you will need good communication skills with the ability to explain complex methodological approaches in simple manner to non-experts, along with good interpersonal and teamwork skills, with ability to manage and meet deadlines.  

This role will provide you with an excellent opportunity to develop as a permanent member of the academic staff following a period of probation and to be supported in your career development through a Teaching and Scholarship role with scope for a future Teaching and Research role if applicable.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

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

Sandra Gibson, Lecturer in Assessment in Dental Education

Email: s.gibson1@leeds.ac.uk

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

 For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

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