Senior Researcher in Imaging, Research Statistics Unit - Harlow, Essex

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is one of the world's leading research-based
pharmaceutical companies with a mission to improve people's quality of
life by enabling them to do more, feel better and live longer. GSK has
over 100,000 employees world-wide and over 16,000 in R&D. GSK R&D is based
at 24 sites in seven countries.

In this key, global role, you'll undertake fundamental research and
provide technical consultancy advice to the R&D business

You'll have a PhD on a statistical or mathematical topic, at least three
years' research experience (in academia or elsewhere) and a list of
research publications. You will have a proven ability in the statistical
methodology of image analysis or a relevant related area such as spatial
statistics, pattern recognition or multidimensional classification  and
will  be an experienced person with excellent communication skills and
team-working abilities.

You'll need to have good decision-making skills, strong technical
knowledge and be able to work independently. The ability to apply your
knowledge to practical issues  is essential. A good publication record
showing expertise in functional or pharmacological neuroimaging is an
advantage, as is experience of writing or using relevant software. (Having
research interests in the design and analysis of studies that use Positron
Emission Tomography and /or pharmacological Magnetic Resonance Imaging
studies will be also be an advantage.)

You will work with other researchers within the Research Statistics Unit
and with imaging scientists throughout the company. In addition, you will
help in the provision of a general statistical consultancy service to
other GSK statisticians and scientists. Good interpersonal and
communication skills are therefore essential.

Experience in the design and analysis of clinical trials in general is an
advantage, as is  one or more of the following: good computing skills.
knowledge of computational statistics and epidemiology.

To Apply:

At GlaxoSmithKline we provide a supportive working environment, and a
range of development challenges and opportunities. We also offer
competitive benefits and compensation packages designed to attract and to
retain the very best.

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themselves and giving their ideas a chance to flourish.  GSK is an equal
opportunity employer.