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Newcastle University Biostatistics Research Group

Newcastle University Biostatistics Research Group

Two funded PhD positions

Newcastle upon Tyne On-site 0-2 yrs exp Research Services 2 employees
Statistical MethodologyBiostatisticsOncology TrialsAdaptive Designs
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Requirements

Candidates should have a strong background in biostatistics or a related field. A postgraduate degree is preferred for these PhD positions.

Job Description

We Are Currently Advertising Two Fully-funded PhD Studentships. All Projects Include Funding For UK/EU University Fees And a Tax-free Stipend At UKRI Rates (currently £15,009 Per Annum But Due To Increase In Line With Inflation By The Time The Project Starts). Although Funding For Non-EU Candidates Is Available, The Additional University Fees Are Not Covered. The Deadline For Applications Is December 11th 2020. The Projects Will Start In September 2020 (or Potentially At a Different Time If Suitable For The Candidate). The Projects Available (and Links To More Details And How To Apply) Are Below

  • Statistical methodology for phase II oncology trials
  • Primary supervisor: Michael Grayling
  • More details: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/phd-in-biostatistics-statistical-methodology-for-phase-ii-oncology-trials/?p115612
  • Methods for quantifying the utility of adaptive designs
  • Primary supervisor: James Wason
  • More details: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/phd-in-biostatistics-methods-for-quantifying-the-utility-of-adaptive-designs/?p115631

Education

Postgraduate Degree

Skills

Statistical MethodologyBiostatisticsOncology TrialsAdaptive Designs

About Newcastle University Biostatistics Research Group

Newcastle University's Biostatistics Research Group (BRG) sits within the Population Health Sciences Institute; one of three Research Institutes in the Faculty of Medical Sciences. The BRG consists of applied and methodological biostatisticians with a variety of backgrounds and experience, working together to improve health and social care by improving medical research. BRG members provide statistical expertise across all stages of research projects; from design, grant application and data collection, through to analysis and reporting of results. The BRG works closely with Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit and the NIHR Research Design Service North East and North Cumbria on a large portfolio of clinical trials and observational studies. As well as supporting real clinical trials, the BRG has an ever-growing methodology research group focused on the development and dissemination of innovative statistical methods to improve the efficiency of trials.