Research Associate in Statistics

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented researcher to work with Dr Haiyan Zheng and Professor Chris Jennison on a research project funded by AstraZeneca, a global science-led biopharmaceutical company. This project is focused on developing efficient statistical design and analysis of modern clinical trials that simultaneously evaluate the dose-response relationships specific to various patient subgroups. Further information about the research can be found in the Job Description below. 

As a member of Dr Zheng's research group you will be offered a tailored development programme to grow your knowledge and career as a medical statistician. 

The key responsibilities will be:

• to conduct high-quality research on theoretical and methodology aspects of statistics, with applications to master protocol clinical trials,
• to publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed statistical and medical journals,
• to create easy-to-implement statistical software such as R packages and Shiny Apps,
• to present the research at seminars, workshops and conferences.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 36 months. 

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• a PhD or equivalent in a strongly quantitative discipline, ideally Statistics
• excellent programming skills
• experience in optimal experimental designs, particularly for modern clinical trials
• skills in algebraic reasoning and statistical programming
• an interest in the application of statistical methodology in medical studies

Knowledge and experience in Bayesian inference, experimental designs, and decision theory will be an advantage. 

A lower grade offer may be made (Grade 6) with comparable reduction in responsibilities and amendment in job title to Research Assistant, if a suitable applicant cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position. Applicants will need to be within six months of their course completion date and will be promoted to Research Associate once their PhD has been awarded. 

Further information

Interviews will take place week commencing 03 March 2025. The specific date is TBC. 

Informal enquiries about the post may be made to Dr Haiyan Zheng via email: hz2075@bath.ac.uk.

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

Note for applicants

Applicants are required to upload an up-to-date CV and a cover letter via the application portal. 

In your cover letter, please describe why you are applying, why you believe the post is right for you, and what you hope to achieve in this funding period. 

Please also include your academic achievements to date and your long-term career ambitions. 

The letter should not exceed two pages.

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