Lecturer in Medical Statistics (Education and Research Focused) - AC2389NB

Start Date: To be Agreed

We wish to appoint a Lecturer in Medical Statistics (Education and Research Focused) within the School of Medicine. There is an increasing demand for such expertise across our school academic community, the Sir James Mackenzie Institute for Early Diagnosis which involves the schools of Mathematics and Statistics and Computer Science.

You will be a scholar with a growing international research reputation and commitment to delivering high quality teaching within the field of subjects taught in the undergraduate curriculum. The successful candidate will be expected to have a range of interests, to be active in research publication that strengthens or complements those in the School and to be capable of teaching the subject to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds. 

Candidates should hold a PhD in Medical Statistics or a related discipline. Excellent teaching skills and an interest in promoting knowledge exchange are essential. You should also have some familiarity with grant seeking processes in relation to research councils and other sources. 

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Please see the Further Particulars section “How to Apply” for full application requirements.

Informal enquiries can be directed to the Director of Teaching (medicaldot@st-andrews.ac.uk) or Research (medicaldor@st-andrews.ac.uk)

Applications are particularly welcome from people with protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts in Universities.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Closing Date: 26 August 2024    

Please quote ref: AC2389NB       

Further Particulars: AC2389NB FPs.doc

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