Job offer

Organisation/Company Université de Bordeaux / University of Bordeaux Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Master Positions Country France Application Deadline 8 Feb 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 2 Mar 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The University of Bordeaux is now recognized as one of the most influential multidisciplinary research universities in France and worldwide. Grounded in its core values of education and research, and guided by its 2030 strategic plan, "Transforming our university model into a catalyst for new balances, actions, and impact," the University of Bordeaux is accelerating its commitment to addressing the societal challenges of the 21st century, particularly the urgent climate crisis. With numerous major programs in progress, it ambitiously aspires to be an attractive and sought-after partner, known for its transformative capabilities in the pursuit of responsible and ethical progress.

Joining the university means working in an exceptional environment within a particularly diverse and open professional community, enjoying welcoming and inclusive measures, training opportunities, and internal mobility. It involves participating in an academic, scientific, and human adventure and committing to overcoming the challenges of the 21st century.

The biostatistician researcher will be tasked with proposing statistically appropriate methods for planning innovative clinical trials in oncology, specifically calculating the required number of subjects:

• When the treatment's benefit is assessed based on a composite endpoint.
• When the treatment's benefit is assessed based on recurrent events.

The researcher will need to develop and apply statistical approaches tailored to these scenarios, ensuring the robustness and reliability of the trial results in the evaluation of cancer treatments.

Development of statistical methods adapted to the analysis of composite endpoints

• § TASK 1: Literature review and discussions with statisticians to understand the challenges of these developments
• § TASK 2: Assess existing statistical tools and R packages in the field
• § TASK 3: Compare existing statistical methods on real data from clinical trials in oncology
• § TASK 4: Propose a new statistical method, test it through simulations and on real data
• § TASK 5: Knowledge dissemination: Present advancements in meetings or conferences and publish in peer-reviewed international journals.

Requirements, having a Master2 in Biostatistics or equivalent:

• Experience with data analysis, statistical tests, and survival models. Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
• Good knowledge of R software, and proficiency in C++ programming would be appreciated.
• Leadership, interpersonal skills, ability to work under tight deadlines with dynamism and initiative, scientific ethics, autonomy.
• Good knowledge of clinical research and oncology.
• English proficiency in both oral and written comprehension and expression.
• Ability to write documents/procedures and ideally scientific articles.

Languages FRENCH Level Mother Tongue

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

Benefits associated with the position:

• 50 days of annual leave starting from the first year
• Possibility of remote work
• 75% coverage of public transport subscription in Gironde
• Employer contribution to health insurance of €15/month
• Leisure, sports, and cultural offers available to all staff
• “Sustainable mobility” allowance for home-to-work commuting
• Onboarding program and training opportunities

Selection process

Recruitment process:

After the job posting period, we will contact shortlisted candidates for an interview organized with the manager(s) and the recruitment officer.

Tip: Your cover letter is read carefully and provides additional information beyond your CV!