Research Fellow (Biostatistician) (0.5 FTE)

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.
 
The main aim of the post is to contribute to CURE-ME research activities by conducting statistical analysis of existing datasets and advising on prospective studies. In particular the applicant will contribute statistical expertise to the NIH-funded project “Human Herpesvirus 6B in myalgic encephalomyelitis/ chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS): temporal analysis of viral reactivation and immunity to elucidate cause vs effect”, in collaboration with lab-based and clinical staff. 
 
The successful candidate will have a postgraduate degree, ideally a doctoral degree, in a relevant topic, experience in relevant fields such as biostatistics and/or bioinformatics, proven ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a research team, and proven ability to meet research deadlines. 

The post is fixed term until 31^st August 2026, with a possibility of renewal for 6 months and part-time 17.5 hours per week, 0.5 FTE. The post is funded by the NIH and is available immediately. The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, in the range £45,728 - £51,872 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post is based in London at LSHTM.

The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service.  Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available.
 
Applications should be made by clicking the 'Apply' button above. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk. Please quote reference ITD-CRD-2026-06.

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable. 

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

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