Trainee Statistician
The University of York is a leading institution in health services research, seeking a trainee statistician to join their York Trials Unit. The role involves conducting statistical analyses, programming, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure data quality in health research trials.
Responsibilities
- Conduct high quality statistical analyses of trials
- Undertake statistical programming for checking, manipulating and summarising data
- Provide on-going statistical advice and reporting during the development and conduct of trials
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to manage statistical and analytical aspects of the studies to ensure data quality
- Undertake dissemination of your research through publications, seminars and conference presentations
- Contribute to the workings of the statistics team
Skills
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant quantitative subject or, exceptionally substantial experience at an equivalent level
- A basic knowledge of randomised controlled trials and their use in health research
- Knowledge of how to design and analyse data from randomised controlled trials
- Working knowledge of a statistical package and ability to undertake basic statistical programming (eg Stata)
- Ability to undertake basic statistical analysis of research relevant to randomised controlled trials
- Ability to undertake basic statistical programming and explain statistical concepts in simple terms to individuals from non-technical backgrounds
- Experience of managing and analysing data
- Experience of summarising data in a report format
- Understanding of how quantitative research data are presented and interpreted
- Ability to log information in an efficient and accurate manner and cope under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Benefits
- Flexible working patterns
- Family friendly initiatives
- Supportive culture
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Values of the Athena SWAN Charter
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