Senior Teaching and Research Fellow in Statistics and Epidemiology

Senior Teaching and Research Fellow in Statistics and Epidemiology

Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford), Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF

Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health) contains world-renowned population health research groups and provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Teaching and Research Fellow to lead the statistics modules on the MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology and MPH in Public Health Research. Working closely with the Course Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, coordination and delivery of both courses, equipping students with the statistical knowledge and practical skills required to conduct their own statistical analyses independently.

The post-holder will also undertake research within the Global Population Studies Group, led by Professor Sarah Lewington, investigating the role of lifestyle factors and plasma and genetic markers as major causes of disease and premature mortality.

The role requires in-person attendance for scheduled teaching and student support activities, with some flexibility for remote working.

To be considered for the role, you will have a PhD/DPhil in statistics or quantitative epidemiology, with significant experience in all aspects of teaching at the graduate level, including course management, management of teaching at postgraduate level, curriculum design and setting assessments. You will also have strong expertise with statistical software, including R, with extensive demonstrable experience of performing statistical analyses by programming in a statistical language such as R or Python. Further essential criteria include excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The position is full-time (although part-time is considered) and fixed-term for 2 years in the first instance. The closing date for applications is noon on 8 December 2026.

You will be required to upload a CV and a Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.

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