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Research Fellow, Clinical Research Biostatistician, , (University of Galway 122-23)

Employer
University of Galway (NUI Galway)
Location
Galway (County), Connacht (IE)
Salary
Salary: Research Fellow Salary Scale (€60,412 - €78,863) per annum (subject to the project’s funding
Closing date
1 Jun 2023

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Discipline
Clinical
Job Type
Researcher
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Fixed term
Qualification
Professional certification
Sector
Charity/NGO
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Research Fellow: Clinical Research Biostatistician 

 

 

 

CORRIB Research Centre for Advanced Imaging and Core laboratory 

 

 

 

Ref. No. University of Galway 122-23 

 

 

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time or part-time fixed-term contract position(s) of 1 year initially as a Research Fellow/Clinical Research Biostatistician within a thriving Academic Research Organisation.  The position may be extended with additional funding availability.  The position is available immediately.  

 

 

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for statistical aspects of clinical trials including study design, analysis planning and scheduling, analysis and interpretation of data and reporting of results. The successful candidate may also be required to coordinate analysis efforts across multiple research projects. 

 

 

 

This is primarily a statistical operational role. The successful candidate will support the delivery of the CORRIB core lab and research centre research programme of cardiovascular research. The role may on occasion also be required to support academic non-operational activity in the CORRIB Core Lab. 

 

 

 

 

 

Job Description: 

 

Support CORRIB investigators and CORRIB operational team in the statistical needs for the unit.  

 

Lead and execute statistical aspects of projects end to end, including experimental design, analysis and presentation of data.  

 

Conduct activities in line with applicable regulatory requirements, staying abreast of best practice from a statistical perspective in the conduct of clinical trials.  

 

Maintain consistent approaches within and across research projects, ensuring that all project-related work is carried out in accordance with SOPs and with international regulatory standards.  

 

Coordinate the development of statistical deliverables and work packages within a trial e.g. statistical analysis plans (SAP(s)), statistical programming, creation of table shells, the production of tables, listings, graphs and figures, data review and statistical analysis and/or review of those programmed by others to ensure the delivery of quality products.  

 

Identify potential data problems from analytical queries and take initiative to guide the process of resolution.  

 

Act as process owner for the statistical processes within the unit creating, establishing new processes as required and integrating these into the Quality management system.  

 

Support audit readiness activities within the unit in their capacity as process owner and subject matter expert.  

 

Mentor and line manage more junior members of the team as required. 

 

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, project leader, principal investigator, other clinical investigators and project team members, as well as participating in presentations at client and investigator meetings.  

 

Write statistical sections of integrated reports, abstract and subsequent publications.  

 

Collaborate closely with investigators, sponsors, and other study leadership to ensure that the study/project results and conclusions are presented accurately and without bias. 

 

 

 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

 

Essential Requirements:  

 

PhD in biostatistics or related field, plus 4-6 years full-time postdoctoral relevant research experience e.g. experience in applying statistical methods in biomedical research, pharmaceutical or CRO industry experience.  

 

Strong working knowledge of Statistical computing packages, e.g. SAS, R or Minitab.  

 

Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to clearly communicate statistical issues and methods to both statisticians and non-statisticians.  

 

Excellent attention to detail. 

 

Leadership and mentoring skills.  

 

Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills. 

 

 

 

Desirable skills: 

 

Previous experience gained working in Statistician role in a clinical research or a closely related field e.g. Pharma or Medical Device sector. 

 

Experience working within a Quality Management adhering to QC and QA control systems and risk management processes.  

 

Experience adhering to applicable regulations, guidelines and legislation for Clinical Trials. 

 

Self-motivated, high level of initiative and excellent attention to detail.  

 

Some experience in trial management SW packages, EDC SW packages. 

 

 

 

 

 

Salary: Research Fellow Salary Scale (€60,412 - €78,863) per annum (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts. 

 

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale, where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale. 

 

Start date: Position is available immediately.  

 

 

 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans.   University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information.  

 

 

 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of  Galway 

 

 

 

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie  

 

 

 

Further information about our centre is available at http://www.universityofgalway.ie/corrib-corelab/ 

 

Further information about Corrib Core Lab is available in the attached brochure   

 

 

 

To Apply: 

 

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to CorribCLABfinance@universityofgalway.ie 

 

 

 

Please put reference number University of Galway 122-23 in subject line of e-mail application. 

 

 

 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish time) 1st June 2023 

 

 

 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post.  

 

  

 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.  

 

  

 

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment   

 

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NUI Galway is recognized as a research-led University that addresses issues of global economic and societal importance. Our research strategy focuses on developing clusters of internationally recognised expertise in selected priority areas. We have developed meaningful and strategic research alliances with economic, social and cultural partners in areas of regional and national importance. This strategy has resulted in the creation of research clusters in themes that are academically challenging, economically viable and regionally and nationally relevant. We continue to develop our research priorities within the national and international context in addition to supporting emerging and cross cutting priority area development. Our priority research areas build upon our key strengths and include:

  • Biomedical Science and Engineering
  • Informatics, Data Analytics, Physical and Computational Sciences
  • Environment, Marine and Energy
  • Applied Social Sciences and Public Policy
  • Humanities in Context including Digital Humanities

These priority areas seek to address the challenges and needs of society. Our research leads to life changing discoveries and polices that shape the future both nationally and internationally. Our vibrant and dynamic community attracts researcher leaders, academics, entrepreneurs and students of the highest calibre who thrive in our research focused environment. This is embodied though our research commitment , which seeks to:

1. Contribute to Knowledge

2. Create partnerships with Industry

3. Educate Future Leaders

4. Shape the Direction of Public Policy

5. Enable Regional and Cultural Advancement 

Biomedical Science and Engineering

Developing innovative research programmes that promote the understanding and treatment of today’s major diseases. The core objective of this priority is to serve the needs of patients through research, to provide a real and measurable return on investment, to enhance regional and national enterprise development and to contribute to society through education and scientific outreach. Researchers focus on some of the major medical challenges that face the world today including cardiovascular disease, cancer, orthopaedic disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.

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Informatics, Data Analytics, Physical and Computational Sciences Science

NUI Galway’s researchers in informatics use their world-wide network of partners to take part in global standardisation efforts and to improve the way people and businesses communicate and interact. Research also addresses the problems presented by vast data sets flowing from imaging activities that need significant computing power to reduce, analyse and visualize and further research looks at modelling and simulation, which are integral to almost all physical and biological sciences.

http://www.insight-centre.org

http://www.nuigalway.ie/lighthouse

http://www.ichec.ie

Environment, Marine and Energy

This research area covers environmental change and modelling, atmospheric studies, biodiversity and bioinformatics, marine science and law, and sustainable energy. Research efforts towards enhanced energy efficiencies and conservation methods, renewable energy sources and new advanced environmental technologies, help address the dilemma between balanced economic growth and environmental impact.

http://www.ryaninstitute.ie

http://www.marei.ie

Applied Social Sciences and Public Policy

Research programmes examine economic innovation, social change, social inclusion, balanced development and health. The Whitaker Institute applies a multiperspective research approach to business and social issues, with an impact-led focus within the following research clusters:

  • Business Performance, Agility and Governance
  • Conflict and Collective Action
  • Environment, Development and Sustainability
  • Gender, Equality and the Knowledge Society
  • Health and Well-Being
  • Innovation: People, Place and Society

http://www.nuigalway.ie/ilas

http://www.whitakerinstitute.ie/

Humanities in Context including Digital Humanities

Humanities at NUI Galway is a vibrant research rich area for scholarship and debate. Programmes include research into Ireland’s presence within the European and Global community and its contribution to international developments, as well as the unique contribution that NUI Galway can make to the Irish language and cultural studies.

  • Exemplary collection of archives in the James Hardiman Library dating from the 15th century to the present day including ; Archives of the Druid, Lyric Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe theatres, literary papers include the archive of John McGahern, playwrights and actors papers such as Tom Kilroy papers, and film archives include the John Huston papers.
  • Unique national training hub enables and encourages interaction between archival resources, digital cultures, the business economy, public policy and social opportunity.
  • Research informs creative practices, production values, and strategies for the creative industries.

http://www.mooreinstitute.ie

Location 

Galway takes centre stage on Ireland’s western seaboard. A spectacularly beautiful county, it is a medley of contrasts - the wildest and remotest of countryside teamed with one of Europe’s most vibrant and popular cities. Connemara is located to the west of Galway; whilst to the south, in the mouth of Galway Bay, are the Irish speaking Aran Islands where age old traditions are found along side modern living.

Cultural Galway

Galway is known as Ireland’s Cultural Heart (Croí Cultúrtha na hÉireann), attracting thousands to the many festivals throughout the year. A few of the big attractions include The Cúirt International Festival of Literature, the Galway Arts Festival, the Galway Races and the Oyster Festival.

Vibrant Galway

Even though it is one of the fastest growing cities in Europe, Galway has retained the friendly character and intimate feel that make it so popular. Galway is young at heart, with students making up 20% of the population here. Galway is the most international place in Ireland with 1 in 4 people born outside of the state.

Business In Galway

Galway is the location of choice in Europe for the medical device sector which now employs in excess of 25,000 people in over 250 companies in Ireland. Ireland is now home to 17 of the top 25 global MedTech companies and exports exceed €7.9 billion annually. Other industries include ICT, Tourism and Financial Services.

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