Research Statistician – PrepMedico Research Academy

About PrepMedico Research Academy

PrepMedico Research Academy is an academic initiative under PrepMedico, a UK-based internationally recognised medical education platform. The Research Academy aims to support doctors and trainees in developing and publishing high-quality academic work by providing structured mentorship, guidance in research design, and advanced statistical support — all within the highest standards of academic integrity and probity.

The Academy’s mission is to empower clinicians to transform their existing data, audits, and theses into publishable research through ethical collaboration, evidence-based guidance, and professional analytical support.

Position Overview

We are inviting applications from experienced medical statisticians or research analysts with a proven track record in data analysis, evidence synthesis, and medical publication support.

The role involves providing expert statistical input for research projects, mentoring trainees in analytical methodology, and collaborating with the PrepMedico Research Academy team on a project-by-project basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide statistical guidance on research design, data management, and analysis plans.
• Perform statistical analysis using advanced tools (e.g. SPSS, R, Stata, Python, RevMan, Comprehensive Meta-Analysis, PRISMA).
• Contribute to systematic reviews and meta-analyses following PRISMA and Cochrane standards.
• Support manuscript preparation by ensuring the robustness, transparency, and reproducibility of statistical methods.
• Mentor trainees and clinicians on understanding data interpretation and research methodology.
• Collaborate with the academic team to enhance research quality and publication outcomes.

Desired Qualities

• Strong analytical, methodological, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ethical, transparent, and committed to maintaining academic probity.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple research projects efficiently.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to mentor early-career researchers.

Engagement & Remuneration

• Engagement will be project-based and flexible, depending on availability and scope of work.
• Remuneration will be discussed individually based on project complexity and involvement.

Why Join PrepMedico Research Academy?

• Collaborate with a respected UK-based academic platform with international reach.
• Contribute to high-quality, ethical medical research supporting early-career clinicians.
• Work flexibly on meaningful research projects with professional autonomy.
• Opportunity to co-author and mentor within a structured academic network.