Research Associate (Statistician)

King's College London is one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities, with a strong commitment to excellence in education, research, and innovation. This post will be based in the Department of Psychology, within the School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN). The Department has a vibrant and collaborative research culture spanning clinical, health, and cognitive psychology. The postholder will work closely with colleagues across the School, engage with the King's Clinical Trials Unit, and benefit from connections with the large community of statisticians across King's health faculties. This collaborative network provides excellent opportunities for professional development and knowledge sharing. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in psychological and behavioural interventions within a supportive and inclusive academic environment.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Associate (Statistician) to join our dynamic team in the Department of Psychology. This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide expert statistical support across a diverse portfolio of complex intervention trials evaluating psychological and behavioural interventions.

 

You will work closely with researchers to plan, monitor, analyse, and report on clinical trials, while also providing expert statistical advice for other types of studies within the department and with external collaborators.

As a Research Associate, you will play a key role in the design of complex intervention trials, contributing to protocol development, advising on experimental design and sample size calculations, and ensuring robust methodological approaches. You will co-author statistical analysis plans, undertake sophisticated analyses, and prepare reports for trial steering committees and data monitoring committees. Your expertise will be vital in supporting grant applications, helping researchers to develop strong statistical methodologies for funding proposals.

 

Working within the vibrant research culture of the School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, you will engage with the King's Clinical Trials Unit and benefit from connections with the large community of statisticians across King's health faculties. This collaborative network provides excellent opportunities for professional development, knowledge sharing, and staying current with innovative methodologies.

 

There are opportunities to lead research projects aligned with your interests and to engage in dissemination activities, including presenting at conferences and contributing to high-impact publications. The postholder will be responsible to a senior statistician and will work within a supportive environment that values academic growth and collaborative working.

 

This is a full time (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31/12/2027.

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