Graduate Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Associate

College of Medicine & Health

The above full-time post is available immediately for 3 years in the Exeter Diabetes Research Team based in the College of Medicine and Health.

The post

The College wishes to recruit a Graduate Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Associate in Medical Statistics to support the work of Dr Beverley Shields. This Diabetes UK funded post is available immediately. Working as part of the world leading diabetes research team at The Exeter Centre of Excellence for Diabetes Research (EXCEED), the successful candidate will work on a project to analyse data relating to classification of diabetes.  The post will build on existing work developing prediction models (e.g. the MODY calculator) that has been translated into a clinical tool to help diagnose rare forms of diabetes that is now used internationally. 

The post will include management and analysis of data, statistical analysis, writing up of work for reports and scientific publications, presenting work at conferences and interacting with the lead investigator and wider project team.  We are advertising the post at two different grades, with level dependent on qualifications and experience.  Training and support will be provided by the team for those with little experience in clinical prediction models.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to analyse data, present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare project reports.

Applicants will be educated to first degree level or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study, or equivalent experience and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. For the postdoctoral positions, applicants need a PhD in a relevant discipline.  Applicants will have good quantitative skills, knowledge of statistical analysis, and experience of using statistical software (e.g. Stata or R).

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What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

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). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

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. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 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.

For further information please contact Dr Beverley Shields, e-mail [email protected] . After 22nd June please contact either TJ McKinley ([email protected] ) or Angus Jones ([email protected] ).