Overview
Research Assistant (Statistician) (SS13415) – Bath, BA2 7AY
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated and talented career-young researcher who is interested in medical statistics. This post offers opportunities to collaborate with UK and international clinical scientists on real-world healthcare challenges.
The post is supported by funding from multiple planned and ongoing clinical trials across a range of medical areas. Consequently, the research will be strongly motivated by practical challenges in the design and analysis of clinical trials, while also offering scope for methodological innovation and theoretical development.
Key responsibilities will include
- developing adaptive designs,
- conducting simulation studies,
- analysing clinical trial data,
- interpreting results to clinical scientists.
There will be opportunities to contribute to peer-reviewed publications, present research findings at conferences, and engage in interdisciplinary teamwork.
The successful candidate will join a growing research group led by Dr Haiyan Zheng at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Bath. A tailored training package will be provided for the post-holder to develop their knowledge, research and career skills.
As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.
About you
It is desirable that the successful candidate will hold a MSc in statistics, data science, or a closely related field.
Knowledge and experience in health data analytics, simulation, optimisation, and clinical trial designs will be an advantage.
This role is well suited to career-young researchers endeavouring to build strong foundations in applied and methodological statistics, to develop collaborative research skills, and to contribute to high-impact clinical studies.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We’re very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
Further information
For an informal discussion relating to this vacancy, please contact Haiyan Zheng at hz2075@bath.ac.uk.
What we can offer you
We’re continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
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Closing Date: 26 Feb 2026
Department: Education & Research
Salary: £31,236 to £37,694
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