Fleming Initiative Research Fellow

Location: White City campus/ hybrid

About the role:

We are looking for an ambitious and capable Research Fellow to be a senior trial statistician for an new exciting partnership between Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, the Fleming Initiative, which aims to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through a people-centred and convergence science approach.

The Initiative is run under the Directorship of Professor Alison Holmes. This project falls within the 'Put the patient first’ stream and is co-led by Dr Timothy Rawson and Professor Victoria Cornelis. The project involves conducting a data-enabled trial with the ultimate aim to tackle antimicrobial resistance and preparing for the development and funding for a SMART trial. The postholder will work closely with project team members and provide statistical support across related work packages to the trial. They will oversee all aspects of the trial design, implementation, conduct, and analysis, including expert statistical advice, development of study protocols and statistical analysis plans. There will be opportunity to undertake related methodology projects in SMART trial designs.

The position is located within ICTU, where you will join a large and supportive group of statisticians working on clinical trials.

What you would be doing:

• You will provide statistical support in all aspects of trial design, implementation, conduct, and analysis, including expert statistical advice, development of study protocols and statistical analysis plans.
• You will work autonomously and with initiative, being able to prioritise and manage your workload efficiently.
• You will also develop funding applications for collaborative trials and your own statistical methods research with support from senior colleagues.

What we are looking for:

• You will have a PhD or equivalent experience in statistics, medical statistics, or a related mathematical field
• Knowledge and experience of randomised controlled trials, including adaptive trial design and analysis
• You will have evidence of having made a significant contribution to writing proposals
• You will have a record of high-quality publications in international peer-reviewed journals in clinical trials or clinical trial research methods
• Evidence of teaching and teaching support
• A motivated, well-organised person with a creative approach to problem-solving.
• You will collaborate effectively within a team, demonstrating openness and a cooperative attitude.
• Willingness to travel both within the UK and abroad to conduct research and attend conferences

What we can offer you:

• A supportive, inclusive team environment where your contributions matter.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for 3 years in the first instance based at White City Campus.

Interviews will take place on Friday 11th July.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact:

Professor Victoria Cornelius (v.cornelius@imperial.ac.uk).

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