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Job description and selection criteria
Job title
Medical Statistician
Division
Medical Sciences
Department
Paediatrics
Location
Oxford Vaccine Group, CCVTM, Churchill Hospital, Oxford. Partial
hybrid working may be possible for this post.
Grade and salary
Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (with a discretionary range to
£51,059 per annum)
Hours
Full-time (Part-time and flexible working arrangements may be
considered)
Contract type
Fixed-term (2 years)
Reporting to
Prof Xinxue Liu (Associate Professor of Medical Statistics and
Epidemiology, Prof Merryn Voysey (Professor of Statistics in
Vaccinology)
Vacancy reference
176341
Additional
information
Applications are to be made online, please see the advert for the
closing date.
Principal Investigator / Prof Xinxue Liu, Prof Merryn Voysey
supervisor
Project team
Oxford Vaccine Group
Project web site
www.ox.ac.uk/ http://www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/
Funding partner
The funds supporting this research project are provided by Nipah
CEPI
The role
The post holder will join a large group of researchers at the Oxford Vaccine Group, conducting
major national and international studies of vaccines for children and adults.
We seek a self-motived medical statistician to join our large team of bioinformaticians,
epidemiologists and statisticians and to work on clinical observational studies and
national/international clinical trials of vaccines and infectious diseases.
You will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to producing accurate and
appropriate analyses in a timely fashion. Strong analytical skills, an enquiring and flexible attitude,
and an interest in working collaboratively with researchers from different disciplines will also be
important components for success.
It is desirable that candidates have a PhD in a relevant discipline. However, candidates with
relevant experience but no PhD are encouraged to apply also. Candidates who perform well in
the post can complete a PhD within the department as part of their role, with an 80% reduction in
fees subject to departmental approval.
Flexible working
The postholder will be based at the Oxford Vaccine Group, CCVTM, Churchill Hospital, Oxford,
however, partial hybrid working may be possible. The post is offered as full-time, but part-time
and flexible working arrangements may be considered with a minimum of 22.5 weekly hours.
Responsibilities
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Provide statistical advice and explanations of statistical issues within a multi-disciplinary
team including: clinical scientists, trial managers, data managers, microbiologists and
other researchers.
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Contribute to the preparation of new clinical research proposals, such as sample size
calculation and validation.
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Contribute to protocol development and ethics committee submissions.
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Contribute to the statistical review of all Case Report Forms and other data collection tools
required.
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Generate and validate randomisation schedules as required.
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Contribute to the management of study databases, such as checking, validation and
cleaning data to remove inaccuracies or errors.
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Develop and review statistical analysis plans (SAP).
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Take the lead on all the detailed analyses relating to your assigned studies.
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Contribute to the dissemination of research findings via peer reviewed publications.
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Present work at regional, national or international scientific meetings.
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Commitment to training and developing new skills and methods where needed.
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Develop methodological research in collaboration with members of OVG or external
collaborators.
Participate in the wider work of the Oxford Vaccine Group, such as journal clubs, and
weekly meetings.
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Selection criteria
Essential
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Hold a post-graduate qualification in statistics/epidemiology or a relevant field, or
substantial relevant experience.
Experience of analysing large datasets from clinical trials or other well-designed studies
to address clinically relevant health-related questions.
Demonstrated ability to write programs in at least one statistical software such as Stata,
SAS, or R.
Experience of writing up statistical analysis plan (SAP) for clinical trials.
Experience of writing up results of statistical analyses and contributing to peer-reviewed
papers.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with individuals from different disciplines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate
statistical concepts clearly to a non-statistical audience.
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
Ability to work to tight deadlines calmly and efficiently.
Desirable
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Hold a PhD/DPhil in statistics/epidemiology or a relevant field.
Experience of working on vaccine or infectious disease related research studies.
Experience of designing clinical trials and observational studies.
Experience of carrying out advanced statistical analyses (e.g. multilevel modelling,
imputation of missing data, etc.) as a statistician supporting clinical trials or other well
designed studies.
Experience in contributing to grant proposals for research funding.
Publication record with first authorship.
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Pre-employment screening
Standard checks
If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will
be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t
done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked
for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason
for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked
to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities
for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments.
Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at:
https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks
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Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties
This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked
to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service,
and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment.
The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows:
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Lone Working due to hybrid working
Additional security pre-employment checks
This job includes duties that will require additional security pre-employment checks:
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A satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the nature of this position
working with highly sensitive data.
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University security screening (e.g. identity checks)
About the University of Oxford
Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the
benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic,
commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable
innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts.
We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental
questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive
workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is
our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which
values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.
While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cuttingedge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for
university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We
are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise.
Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff
benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford.
For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation.
The Oxford Vaccine Group
The Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG) is led by Andrew J Pollard, Professor of Paediatric Infection
and Immunity. Staff re based within a purpose-built centre on the Churchill Hospital site and form
part of the Centre for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine (CCVTM). The aim of OVG is
to co-ordinate expertise in the study of microbial diseases and the immune response to microbes,
in order to facilitate research on the development and implementation of vaccines. This may
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include new, improved or combined vaccines for the adult and paediatric population. There is
currently a large focus on delivering the COVID-19 vaccine trials.
Core group members include two Consultants in Vaccinology, a Director of Clinical Trials, a
Senior Clinical Trials Manager, adult and paediatric clinical research fellows, adult and paediatric
research nurses, project managers, QA manager, IT manager, and an administration team. The
Infection and Immunity Laboratory includes post doctorate scientists, research assistants and
DPhil students. Wider group members include professionals from a range of specialities including
immunologists, microbiologists, statisticians, a community paediatrician, the local Health
Protection team and a bioethicist.
Recent studies carried out by the group include:
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COVID vaccine trials (Phase 1, 2 and 3), Heterologous regimens and booster studies
Vaccines against RSV
Pneumococcal nasopharyngeal carriage epidemiology
Meningococcal B vaccine development and evaluation
Development of a typhoid challenge model
More information about OVG may be found at the website: http://www.ovg.ox.ac.uk
Department of Paediatrics
The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally
renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV,
immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology. Our work spans from
early proof-of concept fundamental science, all the way up to its application in clinical settings.
We continue to shape the landscape of medical science through positively impacting the lives of
millions of children from our global research programmes, academic resources, and commitment
to success. Our broad research base positions the department in a pivotal role and subsequently
a world leader in child health. With research facilitates in the UK and abroad, we work on a global
scale, building a paediatric network in the medical science community. We are committed to
inform and inspire external audiences worldwide through our public engagement and outreach
activities.
In 2021, we successfully administered a grant value of £130,895,28 obtained through 168
projects. Our strong relationship with funding bodies have also been a contributor to the
successes and milestones in children’s health research. With strong support from the Wellcome
Trust, NIH, Cancer Research UK, UKRI, MDUK, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Academy of
Medical Sciences and the NIHR, we have employed 360+ staff, researchers, and students. These
figures continue to grow as we expand our activities to overcome the multitude of challenges
within children’s research health.
For more information please visit: http://www.paediatrics.ox.ac.uk/
The Department of Paediatrics holds a Gold Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of
gender equality: representation, progression and success for all.
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Medical Sciences Division
We are an internationally recognized centre of excellence for biomedical and clinical research
and teaching, and the largest academic division in the University of Oxford.
World-leading programmes, housed in state-of-the-art facilities, cover the full range of scientific
endeavour from the molecule to the population. With our NHS partners we also foster the highest
possible standards in patient care.
For more information please visit: http://www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/
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How to apply
Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is
available on our jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.
Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the
selection criteria stated in the job description.
As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two/three referees and indicate
whether we can contact them now.
You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must
explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and
experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career
breaks (such as time out to care for dependants).
Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the
filename.
All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online
advertisement.
If you currently work for the University please note that:
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as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm
basic employment details including reason for leaving
although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the
equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you
over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours
in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post.
Information for priority candidates
A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have
been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority
candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s).
If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your
application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the
vacancy does not allow attachments).
If you need help
Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting
https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs
advice
is
available
at:
Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly
at recruitment@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk or using the contact details in the online advertisement.
To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk.
Please note that you will receive an automated email from our e-recruitment system to confirm
receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email.
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Important information for candidates
Data Privacy
Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application
process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection
legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants
at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacy-policy. The University’s Policy on
Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-policy.
The University’s policy on retirement
The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research
posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82 of 30 September before the
70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra.
For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject
to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra.
There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these
grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may
be amended from time to time.
Equality of opportunity
Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined
only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each
particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the
primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of
age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race,
religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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Benefits of working at the University
Employee benefits
University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts
including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can
access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See
https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits.
Employee Assistance Programme
As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee
assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more
https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap.
University Club and sports facilities
Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social,
sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road
at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See
www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/.
Information for staff new to Oxford
If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's
Welcome Service includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on
relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/.
There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their
dependents. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme.
Family-friendly benefits
We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the
Higher Education sector (see https://hr.web.ox.ac.uk/family-leave). Our Childcare Services team
provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare
options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a
number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible
parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See
https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/.
Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause)
We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions,
including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s
Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. For information about
how we support those going through menopause see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopauseguidance.
Staff networks
The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+
staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. Find out more at
https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks.
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The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club
The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist
the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people
and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk.
Research staff
The Researcher Hub supports all researchers on fixed-term contracts. They aim to help you
settle in comfortably, make connections, grow as a person, extend your research expertise and
approach
your
next
career
step
with
confidence.
Find
out
more
https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/researcher-hub.
Oxford’s Research Staff Society is a collective voice for our researchers. They also organise
social and professional networking activities for researchers.
Find out more
https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/connecting-other-researchers/oxfordresearch-staff-society.
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