Statistician

Salary: £32,296 to £45,163 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 27 November 2024

The Role

The purpose of this role is to understand how we can support older people to stay in their own home as they age.  You will do this by modelling health data from longitudinal studies of health.  This project is part of the Advanced Care Research Centre (ACRC) which is based at Edinburgh University.  Newcastle University have an academic partnership to ‘Understand the Person in Context’.  Specifically, this role aims to investigate how to age in place successfully by understanding what it is and what shapes it. You will join us at the Population Health Sciences Institute and work Professor Dame Louise Robinson, Professor Katie Brittain, Dr Kate Gibson and Dr Andrew Kingston.  

We are looking for a dynamic individual with a robust background in statistics evidenced by a strong publication record and a proven track record of analysing data both cross-sectionally and longitudinally (evidenced by publications).  

As a member of the team, you will analyse large complex datasets using advanced quantitative methods to answer policy and clinically relevant questions. You will be experienced in biostatistics/epidemiology and will be able to apply longitudinal/panel data methodology. Ideally you will be experienced in the manipulation and management of such datasets, and in the application of advanced methods. In addition, you will have experience of writing for a range of audiences to promote knowledge exchange and some understanding of and commitment to health research. 

This post is full time tenable until 31/12/2025.  

For further information please contact andrew.kingston@newcastle.ac.uk 

As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles.  These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

Key Accountabilities

• Although working under the general guidance of an academic or Principal Investigator, the postholder will contribute ideas, including enhancements to the technical or methodological aspects of their studies, thus providing substantial 'added value' 
• Provide statistical expertise and support to investigators in the design, conduct and analysis of research projects and clinical trials
• Undertake analysis of research data and provide interpretation of results from on-going projects under the supervision of a more experienced colleague
• Prepare reports for trial management group and oversight committees
• Draft and develop statistical analysis plans
• Comply with relevant regulatory requirements
• Undertake appropriate continuing professional development in order to develop and maintain competence in, the best available statistical methods
• Disseminate research findings by writing up findings for publication
• Contribute to the teaching of biostatistics within the Institute/Faculty as appropriate
• Develop an awareness of University structures, policies and procedures and relevant issues in the higher education, research, social and political environment

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• An up to date knowledge of current statistical techniques
• Experience in Biostatistics/epidemiology 
• Experience in manipulation and management of large datasets
• Knowledge of one or more statistical analysis packages (STATA, SPSS, SAS, R)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly and co-operatively with others, but also to work independently
• Demonstrable ability to work effectively 
• Experience as of working as part of a team
• Ability to write on statistical matters for publication in peer reviewed journals 

Desirable 

• Experience of providing statistical support for academics and other researchers 
• Experience of applying statistics in a research setting 

Attributes and Behaviour

• Enthusiastic, innovative approach to challenges
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to organise own workload, with minimum supervision and work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal development and training

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate degree in statistics (Masters) And/or professional qualification (i.eCSTAT)

Desirable

• MSc in with substantial Medical Statistics content 

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.  As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.  We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.  We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.  We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. 

Requisition ID: 27287