Research Fellow in Early-Phase and Digital Health Trial Statistics

King's College London

London, United Kingdom

This position invites a dynamic researcher to join the Unit for Medical Statistics within the School of Life Course & Population Sciences at King's College London. It focuses on advanced statistical contributions to cutting-edge clinical trials and digital health research, especially in early-phase trials, studies involving digital health technologies, real-world data and translational methodologies. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will engage with statistical components across the entire trial lifecycle - from trial design and protocol documentation to statistical analysis planning, interim and final analyses, and regulatory reporting. This role plays a key part in ensuring that emerging health interventions and digital innovations are supported by robust, rigorous statistical strategy and execution.

The post is offered on a full-time, fixed-term contract until 2 March 2028, reflecting long-term engagement in impactful research projects.

• PhD in Medical Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Epidemiology or a closely related quantitative discipline with relevant postdoctoral experience.
• Demonstrated experience in statistical work for clinical trials and quantitative health research.
• Understanding of clinical trial phases and regulatory frameworks such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Strong programming capabilities using statistical packages such as R, Stata, Python.

• Ability to contribute to statistical elements of trial protocols, randomization strategies, statistical analysis plans, and reporting.
• Experience analysing clinical trial data and adapting statistical methodology to complex research designs.
• Capacity to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams while also providing independent scientific input.
• A track record of academic publication in clinical trials or methodology and experience contributing to research funding proposals is expected.

Annual salary ranges from £53,947 to £63,350, inclusive of London Weighting Allowance.

Applications close on 11 March 2026.