Medical Statistician (Fixed term, Maternity cover)

University of Nottingham
Nottingham
1 week ago
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Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a highly successful Clinical Trials Unit, operating in dynamic multidisciplinary teams designing and delivering clinical trials that will really have an impact? Then look no further - the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) is looking for a Medical Statistician with at least two years’ experience to provide maternity cover until May 2027.


We are a rapidly growing UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered Clinical Trials Unit based in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham. Our mission is to conduct top quality, high impact multicentre clinical trials across a range of health areas which will tangibly improve health outcomes for patients. We have a broad, exciting and expanding portfolio of trials including studies evaluating pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, medical devices, and complex interventions. In addition, we conduct methodological work to improve the efficiency and quality of trial design, conduct, analysis and reporting.


Responsibilities

  • Contribute to trial design, conduct, analysis and dissemination as a valued member of multidisciplinary trial teams.
  • Possibly develop (or continue to develop) research interests and contribute to trials methodology research within NCTU.
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of ‘research methods’ training courses offered by the unit.

Qualifications and requirements

  • Statisticians with experience in the design, setup, analyses and reporting of randomised controlled trials.
  • Preferably a candidate who can work full-time or part-time (minimum 29 hours per week).

Details

  • Location: University Park, Nottingham
  • Salary: £31,387 to £46,485 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
  • Contract: Fixed-term for up to one year to cover maternity leave (June 2026–May 2027).
  • Hours: Preferably full-time (36.25 hours per week); open to part-time (minimum 29 hours per week).
  • Working model: Office-based or hybrid (minimum 2–3 days pro rata on campus).
  • Closing Date: Monday 30 March 2026
  • Reference: MED667026

Benefits and additional information

  • 30 days annual leave (pro rata), bank holidays, and 6 additional days when the university is closed.
  • Discounted membership to sports facilities; extensive training opportunities; discounts with various providers.
  • Online application required; inform if preference for full or part-time and hours per week.
  • Informal enquiries welcome: contact Trish Hepburn, Senior Medical Statistician – .

We recognise the benefits of a diverse working environment and encourage applications from all individuals. This role is suitable for applicants from UK, Europe and worldwide; travel expenses for interview are not provided. We are an equal opportunity employer and information about visa requirements is available on our site. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and to view all vacancies please visit our site.


Further details: Job Description/Role Profile (via the university careers site).



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