Job Description and Person Specification (HR5)
Job Description
School/Department:
Southampton Statistical Sciences Research Institute and Health Sciences
Post Title:
Senior Research Assistant/Research Fellow
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Prof Peter Smith (Southampton Statistical Sciences Research
Institute) Level 7 and Dr Claire Foster (Macmillan Survivorship
Research Group, Health Sciences) Level 6
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Job Purpose:
To undertake cross-sectional and longitudinal analysis of a large data set of a cohort of patients treated
for colorectal cancer – the CREW Study – to understand patterns of recovery and support writing of
reports and papers for publication.
Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities:
% Time
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To design and conduct analysis (with support from a statistician) of crosssectional and, particularly, longitudinal quantitative data sets to estimate the
impact of cancer treatment on survivors and understand who might be at risk to
protracted recovery.
85%
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To carry out administrative tasks associated with analysis including, planning
and arranging meetings, data cleaning and database management and
associated tasks. Implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and
timely analysis.
5%
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To assist with the dissemination of findings by making a substantial contribution
to preparing reports/papers for publications. Under supervision draft scientific
papers and reports and contribute to the overall preparation of research for
dissemination. Presenting results at conferences, or exhibiting work at other
appropriate events.
10%
Internal & External Relationships:
Internal:
 Working closely with multidisciplinary members of the research team (throughout the
University) involved in the CREW study.
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The post holder will be an active member of the Southampton Statistical Sciences Research
Institute (S3RI).
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With other members of S3RI, for research discussions.
External: Communication with Study Advisory Group, and other stakeholders including people affected
by cancer
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
How to be
assessed
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
PhD (or near completion) in a health-related,
epidemiological or statistics based discipline, or
other equivalent training in statistical methods
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Experience in analysis of epidemiological,
behavioural or social science data
C.V.
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C.V./interview
Experience in longitudinal analysis of cohort
studies
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Experience in linear regression modelling
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Strong time and personal management skills
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Ability to write to a high standard; evidence of
publication
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Experience of more advanced statistical methods,
such as, logistic regression modelling and
multilevel modelling, using statistical software,
for example, SPSS, STATA or SAS
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Experience of health care research
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Experience of analysis of psychosocial outcome
measures
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Planning and Organising:
Ability to plan day-to-day research activity within
the framework of the agreed programme and time
frame
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Able to organise own research activities
efficiently and to a high standard
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C.V./interview/
references
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Attention to detail
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Problem Solving and Initiative:
Able to ensure the efficient and timely
completion of the study, working to tight
deadline
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Proven skills in working independently
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C.V./interview/
references
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An ability to solve research related problems and
challenges
Management and Teamwork:
Able to work well with colleagues as required
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C.V./interview/
references
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C.V./interview/
references
Communicating and Influencing:
Experience in presenting scientific work, both
written and orally
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At least one peer reviewed scientific publication
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Strong skills and experience in working
collaboratively in a team
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At least one peer reviewed scientific publication
as first author
Other Skills and Behaviours:
Able to critically analyse own research
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Experience of working in a research environment
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C.V./interview/
references
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Interest in health research
Special Requirements:
Current Good Clinical Practice Training (i.e.
completed in the last 2 years)
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Current Research Passport (completed in last 3
years)
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Interview
/references
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Psychosocial Issues
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Lone working
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