Job Description

Job Details
Section
Human Development and Health
Location:
Southampton General Hospital
Salary
36,636 to 44,746 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months
Closing Date:
Thursday 25 September 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
3193725AF

A position is available in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton for a Medical Statistician with an interest in preconception, maternal and child health. The position is based at the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre at Southampton General Hospital.


The post holder will lead and contribute to quantitative studies in relation to the world-leading NiPPeR trial (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/research/institutes-centres/nipper-study). While keeping clear documentation they will organise data management, perform quality control on data, conduct statistical analysis, and develop statistical analysis plans.


The post holder will work closely with a range of colleagues and partners, including other statisticians, research fellows, computing staff, and research doctors and nurses. The post-holder will have the responsibility for communicating complex information effectively to clinical scientists and non-statisticians.


You will have an MSc or PhD in Statistics, and experience or an interest in medical or public health research. Previous experience of applying statistical methods to epidemiological studies, is desirable. You will possess excellent organisational, communication and computing skills, with the ability to work independently and have experience of effectively working with multi-disciplinary colleagues and partners.


This position is fixed term and will be offered full time (1.0 FTE) for 1 year in the first instance from the start date.


Hybrid working options can be discussed, and part-time applications will be considered. The post-holder will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their time based in the office at MRC LEC.


For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Prof. Keith Godfrey (kmg@mrc.soton.ac.uk) and Dr Philip Titcombe (pt@mrc.soton.ac.uk).



As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.


Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.