Research Assistant - Grade 6

You will support the work of the Synthetic Trials research group which is being formed within the Department of Health Data Science. This post is available as part of an NIHR advanced fellowship held by Dr. Richard Jackson.

Synthetic Controls allow the estimation of treatment effects whilst reducing the need for the recruitment of contemporary control patients. The role of the Synthetic Trials Working Group will be to develop methodology, apply in in practice and create a web repository to research to publicise and communicate the tools which are developed. This project should support clinicians and methodologist and ultimately aid in treatment decisions, and result in improved care for patients.

Synthetic controls depend on the production and validation of predictive models. You will be to create these models and also support other activities of the working group. You should have a first degree with a substantial statistics component and a Masters in Statistics or equivalent.

The post is available until 30^th September 2026.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

For full details and to apply online, please visit: recruit.liverpool.ac.uk

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