JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Senior Statistician
Reporting To:
Professor Nynke van den Broek
Main Responsibilities:
Statistics Service
 Organise a monthly statistical clinic and provide other statistical support activities to CMNH
research staff, including the provision of advice to researchers on aspects of study design
and analysis, preparation of grant applications and scientific publications. This will include
regular project review sessions with CMNH PhD students

Mentor non-statistical researchers with regard to basic statistical methodology
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Perform statistical quality assurance review and validation for CMNH projects.
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Formulate statistical methodology and statistical analysis plans for designated clinical
studies and trials
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Perform statistical analyses of data and interpret results to ensure validity of conclusions
for designated studies.
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Assist in production of statistical reports/sections for peer-reviewed publication
Data management
 Liaise with Head of M&E as necessary to ensure that datasets are usable.
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To assist the Head of M&E and Data Manager in the review and oversight of database
management activities;
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To assist and support the Data Manager in the introduction and updating of Standard
Operating Procedures for data processing and statistical matters as necessary.
Research
 Undertake high quality research in applied biostatistics linked to the research strategy of
LSTM and CMNH through research collaborations with CMNH researchers and others.
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Foster collaborative research links both within LSTM and with other academic institutions,
both nationally and internationally.
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Maintain a strong record of research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Teaching
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Deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials as part of the CMNH teaching programme.
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To assist in the training of Research Assistants in data summary skills.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Senior Statistician
FACTORS
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
How
identified
Education and
Professional
Qualifications
A first degree and a
PhD in a statistics-related
postgraduate degree in
field
statistics with a major
component of medical statistics
Application
Form
Experience
Experience in statistical
research methods
Interview &
Application
form
Journal
extracts
(copies)
Evidence of experience in a
health-related research
environment
Experience of postgraduate
teaching
Record of publishing
collaborative research in peerreviewed journals
Skills and
abilities
Ability to explain complex
statistics to statisticians & nonstatisticians
Ability to grasp complex clinical
research problems, understand
basic medical information and
readily identify hypotheses to
be tested
Ability to develop and test
solutions
Experience working as a
collaborator on health-related
projects
Strong IT skills
Experience of
administration of University
research and teaching
programmes
Experience of recruiting and
supervising postgraduate
research students
CV
Successful
Experience of academic
grant
assessment of postgraduate applications
& undergraduate students
Interview
Experience of the use of
mathematical models
Interview
Ability to foster relationships
on national and international
platforms
Project management
Practical experience of
developing, running and
evaluating clinical trials,
observational /
(epidemiological studies
(case-control, cohort) and/or
surveys
Ability to perform as an
independent statistician on
committees and Boards
Knowledge of public health
and international health
policy
Interpersonal
skills
Excellent communication skills
(both written and verbal)
Experience of mentoring
students
Interview
Ability to lead a team
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Excellent organisational/
administrative skills
Special
aptitude
Able to work flexibly
Interview
Circumstances Appointment will be based at LSTM Liverpool, but work can
be undertaken at home where so agreed
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