Research Associate in the WCRF Obesity and Survival in Cancer Project Full Time

Manchester Science Park, Manchester
The University of Manchester

We are seeking a Research Associate in Medical Statistics and Data Analysis to join the Obesity and Cancer Research Group, and the Manchester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Theme, based at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre and The University of Manchester.

The position requires significant, relevant and up-to-date knowledge in the advanced statistical analysis of large health datasets to contribute to a research project ‘Development of a risk prediction tool for early cancer detection in patients with type 2 diabetes’, which has been funded by the National Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative – NAEDI (part of Cancer Research UK).

This is an exciting opportunity to advance research in the field of diabetes and cancer epidemiology and realise patient benefits through the models produced.

The post requires expertise in statistical analyses to support and drive research outputs and would be suitable for a research associate holding a PhD or equivalent in Statistics or a related field.

You will have the ability to work effectively within teams to achieve timely and valued objectives as well as a strong track record of substantial contributions to research achievements.

The School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The School holds a Bronze Award for their commitment to the representation of women in the workplace and we particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointments will be made on merit. For further information, please visit:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria that you should address in your application.