This role offers an experienced statistician the opportunity to provide specialised advice and support to the internationally renowned General Practice Research Database (GPRD) Research Team. This will involve providing input into study design, undertaking advanced statistical analysis, and developing novel methodologies for epidemiological multi-database research.

Key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting in the design, specification and interpretation of epidemiological studies from a specialised statistical standpoint. Providing advice and support to colleagues regarding the appropriate use and application of advanced statistical techniques
- Conducting complex statistical analyses of large electronic observational GP datasets
- Developing, specifying and disseminating novel methodologies for multi-database analysis

The successful applicant will have:
- a doctorate level degree or equivalent in statistics or epidemiology and a demonstrably high level and up to date understanding of advanced epidemiological and statistical techniques
- a significant publication history in internationally renowned journals in both developing and applying complex statistical methodologies
- experience of providing comprehensive epidemiological consultancy regarding observational databases
- refine analytical thinking and the ability to understand, resolve and communicate complex statistical issues
- a proven ability to programme in both SAS and Stata
- good interpersonal and leadership skills and a highly motivated proactive approach
- excellent presentation skills with a record of disseminating research

The successful applicant will be predominantly based at home (international applications welcome) and will benefit from flexible hours.

For more information please contact Rachael Boggon (Research Statistician): rachael.boggon@mhra.gsi.gov.uk

GPRD has an international team of pharmacoepidemiologists, biostatisticians and doctors working with the world’s largest computerised database of anonymised longitudinal medical records from primary care that is linked with other healthcare data. The database is the most comprehensive source of data of its kind and is used worldwide for medical and public health research by the pharmaceutical industry, clinical research organisations, regulators, government departments and leading academic institutions.