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Research Fellow in Medical Statistics

UCL - Department of Statistical Science

Location: London, Hybrid
Salary: £45,103 to £46,261 Grade 7
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 1st August 2025
Closes: 3rd September 2025
Job Ref: B04-06354

About us

The Department of Statistical Science at UCL is the longest established university statistics department in the world and has played a pioneering role in the development of the subject since its foundation in 1911. It maintains strong interdisciplinary links with the UCL Medical School through collaborations with the UCLH/UCL NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), the UCL Research Imaging Organisation (RIO), and the UCL Primary Care and Mental Health (PRIMENT) Clinical Trials Unit. The department conducts world-class research across a wide range of theoretical and applied areas. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021/22), over 97% of its research outputs were rated as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” in terms of originality, significance, and rigour. The Biostatistics Group, led by Professor Rumana Omar, was established to strengthen the methodological quality of health research across UCL and its partner NHS Trusts. Wi thin this context, the group undertakes an ambitious programme combining collaborative work with health researchers and the development of novel statistical methods to address complex biomedical challenges.

About the role

The postholder will join the Biostatistics Group within the Department of Statistical Science and work closely with health researchers in the UCL Research Imaging Organisation (RIO). This is an excellent opportunity for a medical statistician with a strong foundation in statistical methods for health research who is looking to further develop their expertise. The successful candidate will play a central role in enhancing the quality and rigour of medical research by providing expert statistical advice, collaborating on research projects, and conducting hands-on analyses of cutting-edge medical imaging studies. They will contribute to a diverse portfolio of high-impact projects, with potential opportunities to collaborate on research grant applications where appropriate.

This post is available from the 1st September 2025 and funded full time for up to 3 years.

Salary grade 7 spine point 31 (£45,103 per annum) or 32 (£46,261 per annum).

About you

Applicants should hold a PhD in Statistics or Medical Statistics. It is essential that candidates have experience working with data from health studies. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams are also critical for this role.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are:

  • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
  • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
  • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
  • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
  • Immigration loan
  • Relocation scheme for certain posts
  • On-Site nursery
  • On-site gym
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
  • Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The department holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. We strongly support UCL’s Equalities and Diversity Strategy, and encourage applications to our vacancies from under-represented groups.

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