Researcher wanted to join our team

About the research group

The Epidemiology & Cancer Statistics Group, which is based in the Department of Health Sciences is looking for an enthusiastic researcher to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team. We welcome applicants with research interests in epidemiology and statistics, with particular interest in those working in the cancer field. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on projects embedded within the Haematological Malignancy Research Network's (www.HMRN.org) population-based cohorts.

Funded by Cancer Research UK and Blood Cancer UK, HMRN was established by ECSG and their clinical collaborators in 2004 with the aim of providing accurate population-based research outputs on the occurrence, treatment and survival of patients with haematological cancers.

The role

You will:

• contribute to and/or lead on the production of research outputs and research outcomes
• participate actively in the planning and management of research projects, including supervising the work of others and providing expert advice and guidance
• contribute to and/or lead the obtaining of external research funding
• contribute to the public understanding of research and scholarship

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• First degree in a relevant subject (e.g. biology, science, maths, statistics or another quantitative subject) and PhD or equivalent experience (epidemiology or statistics)
• In depth knowledge in epidemiological methods and data analyses, particularly in relation to real-world observational studies
• Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media
• Good working knowledge of statistical methods applied to observational and/or longitudinal data
• Advanced and specialist knowledge of statistical software packages such as Stata and /or R

The University

The University of York offers flexible working patterns and a number of family friendly initiatives. As a Department we are proud to foster a supportive culture that helps staff and students contribute fully, flourish and excel, to reach their full potential. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion as well as the values of the Athena SWAN Charter in all our Departmental activities.

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

Department: Health Sciences

Salary: £40,927 - £50,296 per year

Grade: Grade 7

Contract status: Fixed term

Hours of work: Full-time

Based at: University of York campus

Posted Date: 04/05/2022

Apply by: 31/05/2022

Reference: 10697

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: Please contact Alexandra Smith on alexandra.smith@york.ac.uk or 01904321884

Condition of appointment: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form. Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.