Postdoctoral Research Associate - Statistics for Health Technology Assessment

This externally grant funded post is available immediately on a fixed term contract to 31st March 2027. There may be the potential for contract renewal depending on funding.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements. Candidates interested in hybrid working will also be considered.

The post
The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate in statistics for HTA to support the work of Peninsula Technology Assessment Group (PenTAG).

The successful applicant will support statistical aspects of clinical and cost effectiveness as part of health technology assessment projects.

Key tasks associated with this role include appraisal and development of network meta-analyses; appraisal of statistical methods used in clinical trials (in particular survival analysis and related methods); and working alongside health economists and economic modellers to develop and refine statistical inputs to economic models

About you
The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and be able to help prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will be educated to PhD level or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. Applicants with an MSc plus equivalent experience who are able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes will also be considered.

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

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;
• 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 multitude of staff benefits including sector-leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave  (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a fertility treatment policy.
• Flexible and hybrid working policies to ensure that staff produce excellent research while maintaining a positive work-life balance
• A friendly, supportive and passionate team of colleagues
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

For further information please contact Prof Ed Wilson, e-mail [email protected] .

The closing date for completed applications is 18th February 2024. Interviews are expected to take place w/b 4th March 2024