Lecturer in Digital Health & Clinical Trials
Publicerad 2025-03-21
We are seeking an academic leader for Digital Health and Clinical Trials to develop a new Digital Health Trial and Research Portfolio for . ICTU works to bring together academic, trial management and data systems expertise, with the statistical and methodological group being a key component. Trial designs range across stages but are mostly focused on late phase efficacy and confirmatory trials.
Traditional clinical trials are resource intensive, and a large part of this is due to operational processes. Data-enabled trials use digital technologies to identify, recruit, monitor and collect and track outcomes. They offer advantages such as lower costs, faster recruitment, and greater participant diversity. We are seeking an individual to develop and lead a new trial and research portfolio for ICTU in Digital Health.
You will:
Lead a new digital health trial team and research stream that you will develop and secure funding for, with the support of senior academic colleagues.Work closely with the Head of Trial Statistics and Head of Trial Methodology to manage the wider running and management of statistics and methods research in ICTU.Work with members of the ICTU statistics team to provide high quality statistical advice and analysis for the design of clinical trials and development of funding applications.Form part of the Senior Management team for ICTU and the Statistics Management team.Develop and lead teaching sessions on digital health in clinical trials for Imperial.Contribute to teaching activities for ICTU and the School of Public Health at the expected level for an academic post. This will include delivery of lectures, development of assessments, supervision of master students, and marking for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. You will:
Possess a PhD in statistics, mathematics, health sciences or related field or equivalentHave an established reputation in either digital health research and/or trials, including evaluations of digital health interventions, and an interest in the research and development of data-enabled trials.Have experience in designing trials and be up to date with progress in data enabled trials.Have the skills needed to develop a methods research theme focusing on areas to realise the full potential of data-enabled trials. This research will include examining the use of routinely collected data in trials on aspects such as assessing data capabilities and challenges around quality, access and regulatory compliance.Be able to demonstrate an ability to attract project fundingHave good experience in research and people management.Be willing to support investigators from a wide range of clinical and non-clinical therapeutic areas for collaborative digital health trial grant funding.Have a proven track record in leading methodological research.Have experience of providing supervision and mentorship to statisticians and clinical academics.Have a passion for teachingBe willing and able to contribute towards educating the public health leaders and data scientists of the future in both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes). Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various and resources designed to support your personal and professional .
