Centre for Statistics in Medicine, Oxford
Vacancy: Medical Statistician
The Centre for Statistics in Medicine in Oxford (Director: Professor Doug
Altman) carries out collaborative medical research projects, a
methodological research programme, and teaching. Members of the Centre have
a particular interest in randomised clinical trials, systematic reviews,
and diagnostic studies. The Centre currently employs 15 statisticians and
other researchers and is affiliated to the Nuffield Department of Clinical
Medicine. For further information about the activities of the Centre, visit
www.ihs.ox.ac.uk/csm/.
Applications are invited for a medical statistician to join the NHS support
team. The successful applicant would be expected to provide statistical
collaboration and consultancy with clinical researchers across several
medical areas. In addition, the post holder may contribute to the Centre's
teaching programme and participate in applied statistics research.
Applicants should ideally have a recent postgraduate qualification in
medical statistics (or a closely related subject), and/or some experience
working as a medical statistician. Experience in the use of statistical
packages is essential.
The appointment will be for two years in the first instance. Salary will be
in the range £19-25K per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
The post is available immediately.
Potential applicants may wish to discuss the post informally with Ed
Juszczak (Tel: 01865 226794; email: [log in to unmask]) or Doug
Altman (Tel: 01865 226799; email: [log in to unmask]).
For an application form and further details, please contact Tracy Edwards,
Senior Administrator, Centre for Statistics in Medicine, Institute of
Health Sciences, Old Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LF (Tel: 01865 226996;
email: [log in to unmask]).
Completed application forms should be returned together with a CV to Tracy
Edwards by Friday 29th August; interviews will be held on Monday 8th
September. In support of your application, please attach a copy of up to 3
recently published or submitted papers/articles/an MSc project abstract.
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Doug Altman
Professor of Statistics in Medicine
Cancer Research UK Medical Statistics Group
Centre for Statistics in Medicine
Institute of Health Sciences
Old Road, Headington
Oxford OX3 7LF, UK
email: [log in to unmask]
Tel: 01865 226799
Fax: 01865 226962
www: http://www.ihs.ox.ac.uk/csm/
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