Senior Advisor in Medical Statistics

Vacancy terms: Full-time, or part-time (minimum 0.8FTE, 30 hours per week), fixed term contract for 25 months

Salary details: Grade 8 - £49,250 to £55,295 per annum, pro-rata if part-time

Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Advisor in Medical Statistics to join our NIHR Research Support Service Hub within University of Leicester’s Department of Population Health Sciences. This Research Support Service (RSS) gives methodological and design advice to researchers across England applying to national funding programmes in health and social care research.

You will provide expert consultancy, guiding researchers in the design and refinement of competitive funding applications. From offering bespoke advice on research methods to reviewing funding proposals, you will play a pivotal role in fostering innovative and impactful studies. Opportunities also exist to collaborate on externally funded projects, leveraging your expertise to influence the development of international-strength research initiatives.

About you

You will hold a PhD or equivalent experience in medical statistics or a related field, with a strong track record in supporting health and social care research. Your skills will include:

• Proficiency in a variety of statistical methods and designs.
• A proven ability to support successful research funding applications.
• A record of impactful peer-reviewed publications.
• Outstanding communication and consultancy skills, enabling you to translate complex statistical concepts into practical guidance for researchers from diverse disciplines.

We value individuals who are collaborative, adaptable, and committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and innovation. Familiarity with qualitative research methods and experience in teaching or reviewing are desirable.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Martin Williams on mjw48@leicester.ac.uk.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. 

The University of Leicester prides itself on the diversity of its student population and on being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from candidates who represent the diversity of our student population, local communities and wider society. In particular, we welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, as this is a staff group currently underrepresented in the University. 

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. 

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. 

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Advert closes midnight on: 11 March 2025

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