Medical Statistician

We are seeking to recruit a Medical Statistician to join the Nuffield
Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences
(NDORMS), based at the Botnar Research Centre, Oxford. This exciting
opportunity involves developing statistical methods for novel trial designs in
Musculoskeletal Sciences (especially rheumatology and experimental medicines)
with full funding for a DPhil.





As a Medical Statistician, you will work independently, with guidance from the
supervision team as needed, to design and conduct collaborative methodological
research projects with an applied statistical focus. You will also contribute
to the design, conduct, analysis and presentation of results of clinical
research projects, across the different units within the Centre for Statistics
in Medicine (CSM)/ Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU), as
appropriate. Additionally, you will provide expert input on the statistical
aspects of the design and set-up of the MONITOR2 study and other relevant
studies, working within a multidisciplinary team. As part of your role, you
will prepare statistical analysis plans (SAP) for analyses to be conducted
which may also require leading on drafting the related publication.





You must hold a postgraduate degree in statistics (or a closely related
subject), a substantial part of which relates to medical statistics, or
equivalent experience. You will have experience of working as a statistician
conducing statistical analyses contributing to research outputs. Additionally,
you should be fluent in key aspects of study design and analysis, and aware of
the latest statistical techniques. Proficiency in using statistical software,
including at least one of Stata or R for complex analyses requiring
statistical programming is essential. Experience contributing to peer-review
publications, particularly quantitative methodological projects, is desirable.





This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 3 years.





A lower grade offer may be considered (Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum)
depending on experience, with commensurate reduction in responsibilities if a
suitable candidate cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position.





The closing date for applications is **12 noon on 31 January 2025.**
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to
upload a supporting statement as part of your online application.