Research Fellow in Early-Phase and Digital Health Trial Statistics

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.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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.

Required Expertise & Skills

• 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.

Salary Details

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

Application Deadline

Applications close on 11 March 2026.