Statistician

If no suitable applicant is forthcoming at grade 7, an appointment on the grade 6 scale (with appropriate adjustment of duties) may be considered. Grade 6: £34,982- £40,855 per annum

The Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH) contains world-renowned population health research groups and provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching. NDPH is a major international centre for research into chronic diseases, such as cancer and heart disease.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Statistician with good programming skills to work on a research programme which aims to obtain quantitative information regarding long term outcomes in early breast cancer. Contributing to several projects, you will collate and link data, design, develop and implement statistical analyses and prepare tables, figures and manuscripts for presentation and publication.

To be considered for this role you will have a relevant PhD or a degree at Masters level or equivalent, with substantial numerical content, eg mathematics, statistics, computer science, or physical science. You will have demonstrable programming ability using a statistical package (e.g. Stata, R, SAS), experience in statistical analysis of medical data and a good understanding of statistical methods such as regression and GLMs.

In return we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 38 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• Childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle and electric car loan schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Membership to social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and travel loans
• Daily (weekday) contribution towards lunch purchased in the BDI/OxPop Buildings
• Twice weekly coffee and cake mornings, and social events throughout the year

This role is based in Oxford, and offered on a full-time basis (part time considered). It is a fixed term post until 31 July 2028.

For any questions about this role, please contact: Gurdeep.Mannu@ndph.ox.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is noon on 28 August 2025.

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.

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