LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT OF INFECTIOUS AND TROPICAL DISEASES
Research Fellow/Lecturer in Medical Statistics in
the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Unit Ref: RH4
The Infectious Disease Epidemiology Unit has a vacancy for a medical statistician to work on the design and analysis of research studies on the control of tuberculosis in countries with severe HIV/AIDS epidemics, and on the epidemiology of other public health problems in developing countries. The Unit has an active programme of research on the epidemiology and control of HIV, TB, malaria and other major infectious diseases.
The person appointed will contribute to the design and organisation of new field studies, the statistical analysis of results and the preparation of research findings for publication. Periodic visits to field sites in developing countries will be needed. S/he will also be encouraged to pursue methodological research arising from the Unit's activities and to contribute to the School's teaching programme.
We are looking for applicants with a postgraduate qualification in statistics, and the ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary scientific team. Experience in the use of personal computers for data analysis is essential. An interest in epidemiology and in developing countries, and some practical experience in medical statistics would be an advantage.
The appointment will be for 18 months, and will be made on the School's Research Fellow or Lecturer scales, according to qualifications and experience (£20,982 - £36,395).
Further details of the post and how to apply are available from the Personnel Office at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT (telephone: 020 79272203; fax: 020 76364771; e-mail: [log in to unmask]). Please quote reference RH4. The closing date for applications is 4 March 2003.
Interested applicants are invited to contact Maria Quigley (020 7927 2165) or Richard Hayes (020 7927 2243) for further information.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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