Medical Statistician (Fixed term, Maternity cover) (MED667026)

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a highly successful Clinical Trials Unit, operating in dynamic multidisciplinary teams designing and delivering clinical trials that will really have an impact? Then look no further - the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) is looking for a Medical Statistician with at least two years’ experience to provide maternity cover until May 2027.

We are a rapidly growing UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered Clinical Trials Unit (http://www.ukcrc-ctu.org.uk) based in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham. Our mission is to conduct top quality, high impact multicentre clinical trials across a range of health areas which will tangibly improve health outcomes for patients. We have a broad, exciting and expanding portfolio of trials including studies evaluating pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, medical devices, and complex interventions. In addition, we conduct methodological work to improve the efficiency and quality of trial design, conduct, analysis and reporting.

The successful candidate will contribute to trial design, conduct, analysis and dissemination as a valued member of multidisciplinary trial teams and may also be given the opportunity to develop (or continue to develop) research interests, contribute to trials methodology research within NCTU, and to contribute to the development and delivery of ‘research methods’ training courses offered by the unit. Please visit https://www.nctu.ac.uk for further details.

The post is suitable for a statistician with experience in the design, set up, analyses and reporting of randomised controlled trials.

The successful candidate will enjoy many benefits including 30 days annual leave (pro rata), all bank holidays and 6 additional days when the university is closed, discounted membership to the state-of- the-art sports facilities, extensive training opportunities through the University’s programs, and discounts with various providers.

This is preferably a full-time post (36.25 hours per week). However, applications are invited from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum of 29 hours per week). The post is offered on a fixed- term contract for up to one year to cover maternity leave (June 2026-May 2027). 

The role can be fully office based or open to a hybrid working model with a blended approach of home and office working (typically a minimum of 2 to 3 days pro rata per week on campus).

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

We recognise the benefits a diverse working environment brings and encourage applications from all individuals. Applicants must complete an online application form providing details of how they meet the criteria of the post. Please also indicate whether you wish to work full or part time (if part time please specify how many hours per week you would prefer to work).

We welcome informal enquiries. Please contact Trish Hepburn, Senior Medical Statistician – trish.hepburn@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this e-mail address will not be accepted Please note that we are unable to provide candidates’ travel expenses if invited for interview.

Closing Date: 30 Mar 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)