Junior Biostatistician

GRADE 6

College of MVLS

School of Health and Wellbeing

Job Purpose

As a Junior Biostatistician within the Robertson Centre for Biostatistics you will work under the supervision of more senior staff, carrying out statistical programming, analyses, reporting, validation, and teaching (where applicable).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To contribute to the primary objective of the Centre, supporting research projects that will improve the treatment of patients and the practice of medicine.

2. To work under supervision on assigned projects, carrying out statistical tasks (programming, writing analysis plans and reports, and contributing to manuscripts for publication).

3. To carry out validation of other biostatisticians’ work.

4. To undergo training in more advanced statistical methods, and statistical programming.

5. To undergo training and gain experience of statistical consultancy.

6. To meet with and present results to external collaborators, with support from more senior staff.

7. To contribute to the delivery of courses run by the Centre.

8. To meet deadlines set by senior staff.

9. To comply with Centre Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and production of internal statistical documentation.

10. To act professionally and maintain confidentiality at all times.

11. To participate in internal and external audits.

12. To contribute to administrative tasks within the Centre.

13. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan - Inspiring People – Changing the World. http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/strategy/people/

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential:

A1. SCQF Level 10 [Honours degree] in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent honours BSc in Statistics or Statistics with Mathematics, or MSc in Statistics or Biostatistics, or equivalent.

A2. Demonstrable knowledge of relevant statistics and statistical analysis

A3. Basic understanding of clinical trial and epidemiological study design.

Desirable:

B1. An awarded [or recently submitted or near completion] PhD in statistics, statistics and mathematics or biostatistics

Skills

Essential:

C1. Clear statistical programming, data analysis, and interpretation skills

C2. Good communication skills [oral and written], including ability to communicate statistical methods and results clearly and concisely

C3. Good interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach

C4. Appropriate workload and prioritisation skills, including the ability to balance competing demands whilst sustaining and quality output

Desirable:

D1. Statistical programming using SAS.

Experience

Essential:

E1. Demonstrable experience of  statistical programming either in a work setting or as part of a student project.

Desirable:

F1. Working experience as a biostatistician.

F2. Experience of SAS programming.

Please note that as part of your application you must address and demonstrate how you meet EACH of the essential/desirable criteria, point by point.

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Any further enquiries on this post may be directed to Professor Alex McConnachie,  Alex.McConnachie@glasgow.ac.uk

Terms and Conditions

Working hours are normally Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, with a one-hour lunch break. There is a requirement to work in the CTU offices on the Gilmorehill campus a minimum of 50% of the working week. We are open to either remote working or on campus working for the other 50% of the week (hybrid working offered on a non-contractual basis). Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Glasgow.

Salary will be Grade 6, £33,951- £37,694 per annum

This position is full time and open ended. 

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

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Closing Date: 28 October 2025at 23:45

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