Research Fellow in Early-Phase and Digital Health Trial Statistics

Research Fellow in Early-Phase and Digital Health Trial Statistics

Full-Time 53947 - 63350 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join a dynamic team to contribute to innovative clinical trials and digital health research.
  • Company: King's College London, a leading institution in medical statistics and health research.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, engaging research environment, and opportunities for impactful contributions.
  • Other info: Full-time role with long-term engagement until March 2028.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in health interventions with cutting-edge statistical strategies.
  • Qualifications: PhD in relevant field and experience in clinical trial statistics required.

The predicted salary is between 53947 - 63350 £ per year.

  • Research Fellow in Early-Phase and Digital Health Trial Statistics
  • King's College London
  • London, United Kingdom
  • This position invites a dynamic researcher to join the
  • Unit for Medical Statistics within the

School of Life Course & Population Sciences at King's College London. It focuses on advanced statistical contributions to cutting-edge clinical trials and digital health research, especially in early-phase trials , studies involving digital health technologies , real-world data and translational methodologies.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will engage with statistical components across the entire trial lifecycle — from trial design and protocol documentation to statistical analysis planning, interim and final analyses, and regulatory reporting.

This role plays a key part in ensuring that emerging health interventions and digital innovations are supported by robust, rigorous statistical strategy and execution.

The post is offered on a full-time, fixed-term contract until 2 March 2028 , reflecting long-term engagement in impactful research projects.

  • Eligibility Criteria
  • Ph D in Medical Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Epidemiology or a closely related quantitative discipline with relevant postdoctoral experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in statistical work for clinical trials and quantitative health research.
  • Understanding of clinical trial phases and regulatory frameworks such as

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) .

  • Strong programming capabilities using statistical packages such as

R, Stata, Python .

  • Required Expertise & Skills
  • Ability to contribute to statistical elements of trial protocols, randomization strategies, statistical analysis plans, and reporting.
  • Experience analysing clinical trial data and adapting statistical methodology to complex research designs.
  • Capacity to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams while also providing independent scientific input.
  • A track record of academic publication in clinical trials or methodology and experience contributing to research funding proposals is expected.
  • Annual salary ranges from

£53,947 to £63,350 , inclusive of London Weighting Allowance.

Applications close on 11 March 2026.

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Research Fellow in Early-Phase and Digital Health Trial Statistics employer: RFCSR

At King’s College London, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our interdisciplinary approach not only encourages professional growth through diverse research opportunities but also allows you to make a meaningful impact in the fields of engineering and biomedical research. Located in the vibrant city of London, our institution offers a dynamic environment where creativity thrives and employees are supported in their career development.

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