Post Doctoral Research Associate

Overview

This position is a part-time, fixed-term role for a Post Doctoral Research Associate at Imperial College London, within the Faculty of Medicine in the Department of Surgery & Cancer. The position is funded by Macmillan Cancer Care and is based onsite at Charing Cross Hospital in the United Kingdom.

The successful candidate will work within the Computational Oncology Group on data analysis for the INDIGO research trial, which is the largest study of cancer survivors in the nation and has enrolled 70,000 patients. The objective is to apply advanced computational tools to a real-world clinical dataset, conduct analyses, and use the findings to develop interventions aimed at improving the quality of life for cancer survivors across the UK.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a PhD in Data Science or a related discipline. Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will instead be appointed at the Research Assistant level.

What you get

The salary for this role ranges from £50,733 to £59,484 per annum. The position offers the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research, use state-of-the-art facilities, and collaborate with leading academics, clinicians, and commercial partners within a translational research environment.

Requirements

Candidates need strong and significant experience in analysing tabular clinical data, along with a solid knowledge of common statistical approaches and software packages. Applicants must be willing to explore novel and developing methods to generate refined insights from the data.

The role requires an individual who is organized, highly self-motivated, and possesses excellent communication skills with an ability to work toward established milestones.