Statistician jobs in London

Position Title: Research Assistant

Department/College: College of Engineering, Design, and Physical Sciences/ Brunel Innovation Centre (BIC)

Location: Brunel University of London, Cambridge Campus

Salary: Grade from: R1 point 26-29, from £ 35,302 to £38,448.

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Fixed term for 11 months

Brunel University of London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

The Brunel Innovation Centre (BIC) is a world class research and technology centre that sits between the knowledge base and industry offering high-quality research in an innovative environment focused on non-destructive testing, condition and structural health monitoring, power ultrasonics and allied technologies covering a range of materials, sensors, electronics and software systems supporting partners in industry to transfer academic research into industrial application.

BIC is recruiting a Research Assistant in Data Analytics. You will support machine learning research and associated project administration. Your technical work will include data preparation and model evaluation. You will develop reproducible workflows and maintain tested, documented code.

Practical skills in Python and machine learning methods are essential. You should understand statistical analysis, data quality and version control. You will need to interpret results and communicate research findings clearly.

You will maintain project records, coordinate meetings and track agreed actions. You will help prepare reports and monitor deadlines and deliverables. Strong organisation, attention to details and clear communication are essential. You should manage competing priorities and work effectively with colleagues.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: 4 November 2026

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk

Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.