Research Associate (Biostatistics & Clinical Research)

About Qure.AI:

Qure.AI is an equal opportunity employer. Qure.ai is a leading Healthcare Artificial Intelligence (AI) company disrupting the ‘status quo’ by enhancing diagnostic imaging and improving health outcomes with the assistance of machine-supported tools. Qure.ai taps deep learning technology to provide an automated interpretation of radiology exams like X-rays, and CT scans for time and resource-strapped medical imaging professionals, enabling faster diagnosis and speed to treatment. Qure.ai aims to democratize healthcare by improving accuracy, accessibility, and affordability to patients worldwide. Founded in 2016, we apply the latest AI research to healthcare problems and develop innovative solutions that are revolutionizing the way patients are diagnosed and treated. Our solutions have impacted more than 38 million lives, deployed in 106+ countries, and 4800+ sites globally. Qure.ai is an equal opportunity employer.

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This role is designed for a skilled professional with a strong foundation in biostatistics who can support end-to-end clinical and health-services research activities. The Research Assistant will contribute to sample size calculations, literature reviews, protocol development, study operations, data management, statistical analysis, and preparation of manuscripts and reports. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining analytical expertise with support practical research execution.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Biostatistical Support

• Provide guidance on optimal sample-size estimation, power calculations, and appropriate statistical tests for different study designs.
• Perform statistical analyses independently, including descriptive statistics, regression modelling, survival analysis, hypothesis testing, and subgroup analyses.
• Develop and maintain statistical analysis plans for various study types.
• Conduct diagnostic accuracy metrics such as sensitivity, specificity, PPV/NPV, AUC, Cohen’s kappa, ICC, Bland–Altman plots, etc.

2. Research Design & Protocol Development

• Assist in conceptualizing study designs for observational, retrospective, prospective, and RWE-based studies.
• Draft and refine research protocols, including sample-size justification, methodology, inclusion/exclusion criteria, outcome definitions, SAPs, and CRFs.
• Support development of ethically compliant study documents for IRB/IEC submission.
• Contribute to grant applications, background rationales, and study frameworks.

3. Literature Review & Evidence Synthesis

• Perform structured and systematic literature reviews using databases like PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science.
• Summarise evidence in a scientific and coherent manner to inform study rationales and publications.
• Prepare annotated bibliographies, evidence tables, and background sections for manuscripts.

4. Study Operations & Conduct

• Coordinate with internal teams for study execution, clinical sites and investigators.
• Support monitoring of site progress, enrolment, data completeness, and adherence to protocols.
• Assist in data cleaning, data quality checks, and management of study databases.
• Prepare periodic study status reports and dashboards.

5. Manuscript & Report Writing

• Draft and contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations for scientific journals and conferences.
• Assist in preparing study results for peer-review publication using appropriate reporting guidelines (e.g., STROBE, CONSORT, TRIPOD).
• Support preparation of regulatory and technical reports..

Skills & Expertise

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Bioinformatics, Health Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in biostatistics and clinical research.
• Strong knowledge of study designs, statistical methodologies, and medical literature evaluation.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in statistical software: R, Python, STATA, or SAS (must)
• Experience with data handling tools: Excel, REDCap, SQL (preferred).
• Familiarity with statistical modelling, survival analysis, and diagnostic performance metrics.
• Ability to visualise data and prepare analytical reports.

Soft Skills

• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to collaborate with cross-functional teams including clinicians, engineers, and administrators.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple research activities simultaneously.

Preferred Experience (Added Advantage)

• Experience working with AI-based healthcare studies, imaging datasets, or digital health projects.
• Prior exposure to multicentre research, global health projects, or real-world evidence studies.
• Familiarity with lung-health or oncology-related research.

Why This Role Is Important

This position plays a crucial role in bridging scientific rigor with practical research execution. The Research Scientist will support projects that have real-world clinical impact ranging from AI-enabled diagnostics, early disease detection, workflow optimisation, and population-level studies.

At Qure.ai

You will be part of a rapidly growing team, with an opportunity to work alongside the best minds in the industry. The chance to work on real problems that impact lives globally. Competitive compensation and rewards, opportunity to lead, grow and define how design shapes healthcare experiences globally.

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