Senior Statistician – Modernising Medical Microbiology Unit

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creative and driven Senior Statistician to join the Modernising Medical Microbiology (MMM) Unit at the University of Oxford. This is a unique opportunity to lead high-impact research in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment spanning medical statistics, epidemiology, clinical microbiology, and data science.You’ll work with large-scale electronic health records and pathogen sequencing data to design, conduct, and publish innovative statistical analyses, helping improve infection diagnosis, management, and surveillance. Based between the Big Data Institute and the John Radcliffe Hospital, you’ll be part of a 40-strong team working closely with the NHS, UK Health Security Agency, and other partners to ensure findings are translated into real-world benefit.
The role includes leading statistical work for two major NIHR-funded initiatives: the Oxford BRC “Big Infection Diagnostics” programme and the Health Protection Research Unit on Antimicrobial Resistance. You will also supervise PhD students, support junior statisticians, and help shape the future direction of the Unit’s research. If you’re passionate about using statistics to tackle real-world health challenges, and keen to work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you. This post is full-time and fixed term until 31/07/2028. Part-time working will be considered (minimum 0.8 FTE, 30 hours per week minimum).About youApplications from candidates who do not fulfil the essential criteria will be considered for appointment at Grade 8 with a salary range of £48,235- £57,255 per annum with amended duties and responsibilities.Benefits of workingApplication Process