MRC CLINICAL TRIALS UNIT

Band 5 Medical Statistician
Salary up to £22,242 p.a. inc.

The Cancer Division of the MRC Clinical Trials Unit is responsible for the
co-ordination of a number of randomised trials in cancer treatment. The
Division currently numbers around 40 staff, including statisticians,
programmers, trial physicians, and trials managers.

Ideally, we are seeking to attract an individual who has recently received a
postgraduate qualification in medical statistics (or a closely related
subject), such as a MSc or Phd. Experience in statistical packages such as
SAS, STATA and/or SPSS is essential. Excellent computer and communication
skills (both oral and written) are needed as well as the ability to become
familiar with the relevant literature (clinical trials and cancer).
Statisticians with 1-2 years experience in the analysis of medical studies
will also be considered. The statistician will work on a variety of trials
under supervision of a senior statistician. Opportunities exist for
methodological research of practical relevance to the work of the Unit.

This appointment will be for 1 year in the first instance with a possibility
of extension, salary will include Location Allowance and Central London
Supplement. The salary is dependent on qualifications, previous experience
and will be negotiable for exceptional candidates. 

To discuss the posts informally, please telephone Gareth Griffiths 020 7670
4704 or [log in to unmask]
Application forms can be obtained from Personnel Department, MRC Centre UCL,
Stephenson House, 158-160 North Gower Street, London NW1 2ND, telephone 020
7670 4633 or email [log in to unmask] 
Please quote reference 263-CTU when applying.

Please send your completed application forms, accompanied by a CV to Jon
Logan, HR Assistant at the above address.  

The closing date for applications is 1st October 2004


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Gareth Griffiths
Senior Statistician
MRC Clinical Trials Unit
222 Euston Road
London 
NW1 2DA
 
Tel: 020 7670 4704
Fax: 020 7670 4818
E-mail: [log in to unmask]