Research Associate in Osteoarthritis Biostatistics

Research Associate in Osteoarthritis Biostatistics

Job number MED
05880 Faculties Faculty of Medicine Departments Department of Immunology and Inflammation Salary or Salary range £49,017 - £57,472 per annum Location/campus Hammersmith Campus
- Hybrid Contract type work pattern Full time
- Fixed term Posting End Date 11 Aug 2026

Would you like to join a research group working towards prediction and new treatments for one of the most common medical conditions? This role drives research seeking to discover new knowledge with the aim of transforming the lives of people living with osteoarthritis. We are seeking an experienced post-doctoral researcher with expertise and experience in biostatistics to join Dr Fiona Watt’s Osteoarthritis Research Group, to help drive research funded by Arthritis UK forward.

This research focusses on whether female sex (a major risk factor for osteoarthritis) and specifically post-menopausal osteoarthritis provide additional opportunities to understand and stratify/subgroup the condition, towards successful translation including clinical trials in the area, another focus for the group.

The role is supported by Arthritis UK, via its recently funded osteoarthritis consortium.

You will plan, design and carry out the statistical analysis of molecular and clinical data, working both independently and collaborating with other researchers to contribute to the delivery of research objectives. You will present findings in a variety of ways, including at regular meetings within the department and with external collaborators in the Arthritis UK funded consortium, writing and submitting publications.

You will participate in our group’s wider programme of research, helping to guide the work of others in the team.

You have the drive, appropriate training and experience to thrive in taking a leading role in this research, analysis and beyond. You will already have extensive practical experience in organising and analysing complex or large ‘omics datasets, including proteomic datasets such as Soma Scan or expression datasets as well as clinical data. You will enjoy working both on your own and with collaborators in multidisciplinary research within a group that puts patient benefit at the heart of what we do.

This includes involving patients and other stakeholders in our research. You are able to develop and apply new concepts and show a creative approach to problem solving. You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and advanced computer programming and statistical analysis skills including R.

• Exciting project-focussed work which spans molecular and clinical data, to further cutting edge translational research in this area.
• A chance to work alongside and collaborate with field-leading researchers at Imperial, Oxford and beyond and broaden your networks.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• As a member of research staff you have 10 development days to use to develop your skills and explore your career prospects
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have not yet been officially awarded will be appointed as a Research Assistant.

This is a full-time, fixed term role for 24 months with potential opportunity to extend.

A hybrid working pattern would be considered. We are a predominantly office-based group to maximise collaboration and aim for a minimum of 3 days in person working per week.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact Dr Fiona Watt -