Fully funded Research Assistant Medicine & Health United Kingdom

Research Associate: Epidemiology/Biostatistics

Keele University, United Kingdom

Institution
Keele University
Country
United Kingdom
Position type
Research Assistant
Subject area
Medicine & Health
Salary
GBP 38784.00–47389.00 YEAR
Location
Keele, England, United Kingdom
Funding
Fully funded position

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About this position

Grade 7

Salary Range £38,784 - £47,389 (Incremental progression)  

Full Time Fixed Term until 31st October 2028

Agile working (blend of home and office based)/ Arrangements for job share would be considered

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated team member to join a research project in Keele University’s School of Medicine with a specific focus on the preparation of analysis of routinely collected electronic health records for research.

The post holder will join our vibrant team of methodologists and clinicians based in the School of Medicine and work closely with the School’s Biostatistics team and the Keele Health and Care Data Research Network on a study funded by Muscular Dystrophy UK.

You will have a PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics or other related subject with a a large quantitative component. You will also have knowledge and experience of the processing, preparation and analysis of large, complex, routinely collected datasets.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

  • Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade  (Keele Spine)
  • Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
  • Excellent staff pension scheme   
  • Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
  • On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
  • Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
  • Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research.  Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please click the 'Apply' button above

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Sara Muller s.muller@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 20th September 2026

Interviews will be held on: 6th October 2026

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