Research Fellow in Biostatistics – School of Health Sciences – 107626 – Grade 7 Full-time

Job Description

Position Details

Department of Applied Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 7, salary £42,254.

Grade: 7

Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to September 2029

Closing date: 21st July 2026

Background

To contribute to the creation of sample size calculations for Individual Participant Data (IPD) meta-analysis projects by undertaking a range methodology research activities within an NIHR-MRC funded project, including the production of analytic solutions, simulation studies, software tools and training materials.

Role Summary

• Work within the specified NIHR-MRC funded research grant to develop sample size calculations for IPD meta-analysis projects and contribute to writing-up findings for publication, tutorials, social media, training courses and further bids
• Operate within area of IPD meta-analysis research to contribute to the development of novel sample size calculations, whilst working effectively with other methodologists, clinical collaborators and patient groups
• Lead the development and delivery of training courses for different stakeholders Create, analyse and interpret research findings and results, including analytic solutions, simulation studies and real case studies
• Contribute to the development of software modules in packages such as R, Stata and PythonContribute to generating funding
• Contribute to licensing or spin out deals with demonstrated commercial success (such as revenues, asset or company sales, IP generated) and/or public understanding of the discipline or similar

Main Duties

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding
• Analyse and interpret data, both from simulation studies and real case studies
• Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
• Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars, training courses etc
• Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods
• Undertake management/administration arising from research
• Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration
• Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader
• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
• Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
• Foster a fair and equitable workplace for all staff
• Identify and respond to equality and diversity issues in line with relevant university policies and procedures
• Other relevant criteria from our equality and diversity duties document.

Person Specification

• An MSc or PhD in Medical Statistics or Biostatistics, or a subject with appropriate statistical training relevant to the research area
• High level analytical capability and software programming skills in R, Stata or Python
• Experience of working on methodology solutions to improve health research
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, including to patient groups supporting the research project
• Knowledge of the pros and cons of IPD meta-analysis projects, and the importance of sample size calculations in medical research
• Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
• Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project, including training courses
• Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort
• Knowledge of the protected characteristics and duties under the Equality Act 2010. Including fostering good relations and advancing the universities Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).
• Other relevant criteria from our equality and diversity knowledge, skills and experience document.