Summary of Post

HLS at the University of Exeter (UoE) is seeking an ambitious individual to join our growing statistical community, working collaboratively with research teams locally, nationally and internationally, on our expanding research portfolio.

Working as part of the NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR Exeter BRC) and ExeCTU, you will work with senior statisticians to provide expert statistical support for research projects within the Faculty . You will provide high-quality statistical input to a range of research applications/projects/activities and work on a variety of study types, including randomised controlled trials, cluster randomised trials, meta-analyses and observational studies. You will also participate in methodological research studies addressing statistical challenges.

You may also contribute to teaching statistics on undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses and / or running statistics for researchers. Depending on the role, you may also participate in running statistics clinics to provide statistical support to Faculty researchers and PhD students.

ExeCTU

ExeCTU is a UKCRC fully-registered unit, working in collaboration with researchers and clinicians in the design and delivery of high quality and efficient multi-centre trials and other well-designed studies addressing important health questions to improve health and well-being. Our study portfolio includes trials in dementia, orthopaedics, emergency medicine and COVID-19, evaluating medicines, surgical techniques and complex interventions.

NIHR Exeter BRC

The NIHR Exeter BRC is a brand new biomedical research facility, the first in the South West of England, with collaborations between the UoE and NHS organisations across the South West. The Centre will focus on five major themes that all aim to improve how we diagnose, treat, and care for people: neurodegeneration, rehabilitation, diabetes, genetics and clinical mycology.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).

Our research income in recent years means we're the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world's most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research - Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City .

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus' and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England