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Research Associate in Statistical Methodology/Biostatistics
United Kingdom, Manchester 37694.00 - 46049.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistical Methodology / Biostatistics. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the NIHR-funded project “Joint Modeling for Dynamic Risk Prediction in Extreme Clinical Cases Using Longitudinal Patient Data” within the Department of Mathematics, School of Natural Sciences. You will work in a dynamic and inclusive environment with interdisciplinary clinical and methodological research teams across the University and NIHR network.
Job Responsibility
work with Dr. Taban Baghfalaki on Joint Modeling for Dynamic Risk Prediction in Extreme Clinical Cases Using Longitudinal Patient Data
develop advanced statistical methodology for dynamic risk prediction using longitudinal patient data
collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical and methodological research teams across the University and NIHR network
develop reproducible statistical software, including R package development
Requirements
a PhD or equivalent research experience in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or a closely related discipline, or expect shortly to obtain one
research experience in an area of Statistics/Biostatistics of relevance to the project
a willingness and ability to learn rapidly any technical background knowledge required for the project which you do not already possess
strong communication skills in written and spoken English
a personal commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, and a willingness to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
Nice to have
research experience in longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, or joint modelling
experience in extreme value methods, quantile joint modelling, Bayesian methodology, and the analysis of large-scale (big data) datasets would be advantageous
proficiency in developing reproducible statistical software, including R package development
What we offer
Generous employer contribution pension
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure