Senior Teaching Associate in Quantitative Methods

1 month ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

The MRC Biostatistics Unit in the School of Clinical Medicine invites applications for a Senior Teaching Associate (60 - 100% FTE) to join our team. We are looking for an individual with a proven track record in supporting, developing, and delivering engaging and effective post-graduate education across a range of themes covering health data sciences, epidemiology, and infectious diseases within our highly regarded Master of Philosophy in Population Health Sciences (MPhil in PHS) programme. This programme attracts outstanding students from around the globe, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to the training of future leaders in population health.

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our world class faculty and contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching in epidemiology, biostatistics, and infectious diseases. The successful candidate will collaborate with diverse departments and units to design and implement teaching curricula and assessments, supervise master's-level dissertation projects, and develop innovative teaching methods and technologies. The role also involves supporting both our admissions processes and our quality assurance strategies.

You will work within a cohesive administrative team, led by the Course Director, and supported by other academics, education professionals and administrators. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with a vibrant multidisciplinary scientific community, fostering collaboration with colleagues and benefiting from a dynamic learning atmosphere.

Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in a relevant quantitative discipline, and postgraduate-level expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, health data sciences, or infectious disease modelling, with proficiency in R/R Studio programming. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are essential, as this role encompasses both teaching and the management of teaching activities.Join us and be part of an exciting journey to advance education and research in the population health sciences.

Affiliation and Environment:

The MPhil in PHS is delivered by the Cambridge Population Health Sciences Partnership, a collaboration of the Department of Public Health and Primary Care, the MRC Biostatistics Unit and the MRC Epidemiology Unit. The successful candidate will be affiliated with the MRC Biostatistics Unit. Located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, our dynamic research community includes the University of Cambridge's Clinical School, major hospitals, the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, and AstraZeneca's global headquarters.

Commitment to Diversity:

We are dedicated to increasing diversity within our staff, promoting equitable representation, and supporting hybrid working arrangements. We particularly encourage applications from women, minority ethnic groups, and individuals with non-traditional career paths. Appointments are made based on merit.

Informal enquiries can be made to Kalman Winston, Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

The closing date for applications is: 8th September 2024

The interview date for the role is: To be confirmed

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



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