Research Associate (Fixed Term) at University of Cambridge

This position is to work with Dr Pavel Mozgunov within Efficient Study Design (ESD) research theme of the MRC Biostatistics Unit (BSU) and Dr Nikos Demiris, a lead statistician at Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit – Cancer Theme (CCTU-CT). Half of the post will be spent on developing novel cancer clinical trial designs and another half will take cancer clinical trials from initial ideas and design, through conduct and analysis, to final publication and dissemination of results.

The job will involve the development of statistical methodology clinical trials under the guidance of the line managers and implementation of innovative adaptive designs (possibly developed by the successful candidate themselves) in practice. It is expected that the post-holder will take a lead on the direction of the project after the initial period.

Specific duties will include:

• Develop early phase cancer clinical trials that account for the individual patient characteristics and allows for more efficient use of information

• Work as a trial statistician within the CCTU-CT on innovative adaptive clinical trials

• Support junior trial statisticians with development and implementation of advanced clinical trial designs

• Contribute to knowledge exchange activities such as workshops and provision of software.

• Write scientific papers, and contribute to the overall preparation of research for publication

Candidates for Research Associate position will have a PhD in Statistics, or a relevant subject with a strong fundamental quantitative component. The required training will be provided to the successful candidate upon the start of the role.

Informal enquires can be addressed to Dr Pavel Mozgunov (pavel.mozgunov@mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk).

The Unit is situated on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, one of the world’s most vibrant centres of biomedical research, which includes the University of Cambridge’s Clinical School, two major hospitals, the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, and the world headquarters of Astra Zeneca.

The Unit is actively seeking to increase diversity among its staff, including promoting an equitable representation of men and women. The Unit therefore especially encourages applications from women, from minority ethnic groups and from those with non-standard career paths. Appointment will be made on merit.

We welcome applications from those wishing to work part-time.

The BSU actively promotes hybrid working. We support remote working but it is desirable that the successful candidate work in-person from the office building at least one day a week

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

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Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

The closing date for applications is: 13th August 2023

The interview date for the role is: To be confirmed

Please quote reference SL37669 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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