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Overview
An opportunity has arisen to recruit a post-doctoral research associate (statistician) to join a team undertaking cutting-edge, decentralised, technologically enhanced clinical studies aimed to improve the treatment of patients with pulmonary hypertension through EPSRC, MRC and commercially funded projects.
You will be based at the University of Sheffield and work closely with the project team to develop and deliver data analysis of remote monitoring and clinical data to enhance the evaluation of patient health and well-being. Studies will require excellent technical skills and teamwork and provide significant opportunities for personal and professional development.
The team have extensive skills in translational and clinical studies. You will be supported by Prof Alex Rothman and will be embedded within a flourishing research group with established relationships with clinical trial units and clinical study methodologists. You will be encouraged to develop links within the broader University and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals community including the Sheffield Pulmonary Vascular Disease Unit.
You will benefit from attending seminar series and other scientific meetings held across the University
Main duties and responsibilities
- Planning, development and delivery of data analysis for clinical studies
- Manuscript and grant preparation
- Support activities of the wider group
- Contribute to lab and department meetings
- Opportunities to present at national and international conferences
- Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post
Person Specification
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Essential criteria
- Post-graduate qualification in science or health care (assessed via application)
- Experience of a range of research methods, e.g. data analytics, systematic searching and appraisal of scientific literature (assessed via application)
- Sound understanding of the scientific principles and methodology (assessed via application and interview)
- Report writing experience, e.g. manuscript preparation and publication and grant writing (assessed via application)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues within the University and externally, with researchers, clinicians and members of the public (assessed via application and interview)
- Ability to work within a team (assessed via application and interview)
- Excellent IT skills (assessed via application and interview)
- Ability to acquire new skills and knowledge where necessary to facilitate the success of the current study (assessed via application and interview)
- Respect for confidentiality and knowledge of the Data Protection Act (assessed via application and interview)
- Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post (assessed via application and interview)
Desirable criteria
- Experience of a range of healthcare data analysis skills (assessed via application)
- Experience undertaking research related to complex interventions (assessed via application and interview)
- Having operational management skills in the planning and execution of a team and project (assessed via application and interview)
Further Information
Grade: 8 - £47,874 - £56,921
Duration: 12 months from start date
Line manager: Alex Rothman, Professor of Cardiology
Direct reports: N/A
For informal enquiries about this job contact
Alex Rothman, Professor of Cardiology at a.rothman@sheffield.ac.uk
Next steps in the recruitment process
It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on in mid-January/early February 2025. This will consist of an interview, presentation and, if attending in person, tours of facilities. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage in mid-January/early February 2025. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact the Staffing Team at clinmed-staffing@sheffield.ac.uk.
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What we offer
- A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
- Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
- Generous pension scheme.
- A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
- A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks).
- Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
- A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes: integrated with our Academic Career Pathways.
- A range of generous family-friendly policies
- paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
- support for those going through the menopause
- paid time off and support for fertility treatment
- and more
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We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
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