Statistical Epidemiologist

Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health) contains world-renowned population health research groups and provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching. The Clinical Trial Service Unit (CTSU) is a major international research institute within the NDPH, and is one of the world’s leading centres for research into chronic diseases, such as cancer and heart disease.

We are looking for a talented statistical epidemiologist to contribute to components of the CoMPuTE project (https://www.phc.ox.ac.uk/research/groups-and-centres/medical-statistics/COMPUTE) This will include using large scale data from electronic health records (CPRD) and UK Biobank to explore patterns and identify risk factors and the causal relevance of these risk factors for Complex Multiple Long-Term Conditions (C-MLTC). You will be an integral member of the CoMPuTE Theme 2 research group based at Oxford, led by Derrick Bennett at the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health). 

To be considered for the Statistical Epidemiologist post, you will hold a PhD or be close to completion, in epidemiology, medical statistics or a closely related field. You will also have experience in handling large and complex longitudinal datasets with advanced knowledge of at least one statistical package such as R, SAS or Stata with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 The position is full time (although part time considered) and fixed term for 18 months. The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 12 April 2024.

You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.