Overview
Exeter Clinical Trials Unit (ExeCTU) is seeking an ambitious individual to join our growing statistical community, working collaboratively with research teams locally, nationally and internationally. This post is available from 1 January 2026 until December 2028 in the first instance, with the possibility of extension subject to funding. The post is available at 1.0FTE; however, part-time employment (minimum 0.6 FTE) may be considered. Posts within ExeCTU may be based on hybrid working patterns: some time based on campus and some time based at home (UK based only). Applicants interested in working part-time are required to make contact prior to submitting an application to discuss options. We are open to appointing at either Associate (grade E) or Fellow (Grade F) level.
Responsibilities
* Work with senior statisticians to provide expert statistical support to research projects, including clinical trials, and other research within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, including the NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre. Post holders will provide high-quality statistical input to a range of research applications/projects/activities and work on a variety of study types, including randomised controlled trials, cluster randomised trials and systematic reviews with meta-analyses. You will also participate in methodological research studies addressing statistical challenges.
* The post holder will provide high-quality statistical input to a range of research applications/projects/activities and work on a variety of study types, including randomised controlled trials. You will also participate in methodological research studies addressing statistical challenges.
Teaching and Other Roles
The post holder may also contribute to teaching statistics, including undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the Faculty. Depending on the role, you may also participate in running statistics clinics to provide statistical support to researchers and PhD students in the wider Faculty.
Application Details
For details of the roles, please ensure you read the relevant Job Descriptions attached and indicate in your application which role you wish to be considered for.
About ExeCTU and Exeter
ExeCTU is a UKCRC-registered, University of Exeter supported Unit. ExeCTU works in collaboration with researchers and clinicians in the design and delivery of high quality and efficient multi-centre trials and other well-designed studies addressing important health questions to improve health and well-being. Our study portfolio includes trials in dementia, mental health, orthopaedics, emergency medicine, medicinal drugs, surgical techniques and complex interventions.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world. We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes. Our world-leading research impact has grown and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers. More than 99 per cent of our research is of international quality and 47 per cent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
Benefits
* 41 days leave per year
* options for flexible working
* numerous discounts at leading retailers
* onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
* sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
Stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England.
Closing Date and Interviews
The closing date for applications is Monday 17 November 2025. Interviews are expected to take place in late November/early December 2025.
Contact
For an informal and confidential discussion about the posts, please contact Prof Fiona Warren (ExeCTU lead for statistics) (email: F.C.Warren@exeter.ac.uk).
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