At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and collaborate on innovative clinical trials research projects.
- Company: Join the Newcastle Biostatistics Research Group, a leader in clinical trials statistics.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic academic environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of clinical trials and make a real impact in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Proven track record in clinical trials research and statistical teaching.
The predicted salary is between 58255 - 61759 £ per year.
The Role
We are pleased to announce a Senior Lecturer role based within the Newcastle Biostatistics Research Group (BRG).
This is a permanent, core-funded academic position that represents an exciting opportunity to play a major role in shaping one of the UK's leading academic groups in clinical trials statistics.
The successful applicant will provide leadership across a growing portfolio of applied clinical trials, develop an internationally recognised programme of research, and contribute strategically to the future direction of the Newcastle Biostatistics Research Group.
Specifically, this post-holder will collaborate on new and existing clinical trials projects led by teams within and beyond the Faculty, being fully involved in the design, funding, conduct and analysis of the work.
This includes leadership and supervision of research staff and postgraduate researchers.
They will also develop their own research on clinical trials methodology and contribute to BRG’s operational group for clinical trials.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on new and existing clinical trials projects, involved in design, funding, conduct and analysis.
- Provide leadership and supervision of research staff and postgraduate researchers.
- Develop an independent research programme in clinical trials methodology.
- Contribute to the BRG’s operational group for clinical trials and to strategic planning.
Qualifications and experience
- Track record in clinical trials research and statistical teaching with potential for strategic leadership within the group.
- Impressive portfolio of research outputs with evidence of applying research in practice and a successful track record of funding.
- Experience in line managing individuals and supervising Ph D students.
- Aspiring to grow their own research and teaching area within the BRG and to lead the application of advanced methods in clinical trials.
- Working arrangements
The post-holder will be based in our offices on the University main campus, with the option to work remotely for up to half the week, in alignment with Newcastle University's blended working policies.
Enquiries
Please direct informal enquiries to Professor James Wason. (no email included in this refined description)
Interviews
Interviews will be held on 6 October 2026.
Remuneration
£58,255 to £61,759 with progression to £67,468 per annum.
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