Job Description
Post: Freelance Medical Statistician
Responsible to: Dr James Logan
Duties and Responsibilities
The post-holder will be required to provide statistical expertise to provide support for the scientific
team. In particular, they will be expected to carry out sample size calculations, assist with trial design
and write statistical analysis plans. They will also be expected to perform data handling,
cleaning/consistency checks and analyses in accordance with study protocols. They may assist with
reporting results, including the production of illustrations, tables or figures for confidential reports and
publications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
General
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To undertake statistical analysis
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To ensure deadlines and project milestones relating to data and analyses are met, coordinating
with other members of staff and external collaborators as necessary.
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To provide statistical input as required for decisions about study management, drawing attention
to potential problems in terms of data quality and analysis which could impact on final results of
studies.
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To provide statistical advice on the development of new research proposals, including study
design and sample size calculations.
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To assist when required in the development of case report forms and specifications for analysis
datasets, and, in collaboration with Database Programmers, the study database.
Specific
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To provide appropriate input, such as graphs and illustrations, for publication, collaborate on the
preparation of papers for publication, and contribute to scientific meetings.
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To collaborate on the development of proposals to secure research funding.
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To ensure the strict confidentiality of all patient records.
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To maintain appropriate channels and styles of communication to meet the needs of the research
team.
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To liaise with other members of the research group as appropriate and our clients if necessary
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To work with members of the study team to ensure quality targets are met.
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To act at all times in accordance with the highest professional standards and maintain client and
participant confidentiality at all time.
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As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in
consultation with the post-holder
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The post-holder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the
job as requested by the line manager
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The post-holder will actively follow Chariot policies including Equal Opportunities policies.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
 Postgraduate degree (eg, MSc) in statistics or related field, or equivalent experience
 Previous experience of statistics, with emphasis on clinical studies
 Sound knowledge of Stata software
 Demonstrable experience of dealing with confidential data
 Have excellent inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting
 Involvement with previous publications or presentations of scientific data
 Have excellent organisational and IT skills
 Have excellent oral and written communication skills
 Ability to work to tight deadlines
Desirable Criteria
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Previous understanding or experience of research involving insects
Ability to be self-organised
Knowledge of research methodology
Peer-reviewed publication of research
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and research governance
SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT The appointment is for a freelancer to work on an
ad-hoc basis. The post will be subject to the Chariot Innovations terms and conditions of service.
ASYLUM AND IMMIGRATION The School will comply with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality
Act 2006, which requires all employees to provide documentary evidence of their legal right to work in
this country prior to commencing employment. Candidates will be required to bring their passport (and
visa if applicable) to interview so that it can be copied and verified. Applications from candidates who
require sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside other applications. Applicants who
do not currently have the right to work in the UK will have to satisfy UK Visas & Immigration
regulations before they can be appointed. Further information about Certificate of Sponsorship and
eligibility to work in the UK, can be found at: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/points
APPLICATIONS
Applicants should email their CV and a covering letter to Dr Sophie Stewart (
Sophie.Stewart@lshtm.ac.uk) before the closing date. Any questions relating to the role can be
directed to Dr Sophie Stewart (Clinical Project Manager) or Dr James Logan (Director) by calling the
arctec office on 0207 927 2883. The supporting statement section should set out how your
qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more
paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection
process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be
considered.. Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it
may not be possible to offer you an alternative date. Chariot Innovations is a subsidiary company
wholly owned by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.