University College London
Statistical Methodologist
Post-doctoral Research Fellow (Grade 7)
We wish to appoint a statistical methodologist to work on an MRC-funded
project entitled "The analysis of longitudinal data with varying numbers of
measurements". The post holder will be based at the multidisciplinary UCL
Centre for HIV & Sexual Health Research, but will work closely with the
methodology group at the MRC Clinical Trials Unit and other statisticians.
The main area of responsibility is to review and develop methods to analyse
repeated measurements data where the number of measurements collected for
each patient varies. Whilst there has been much research into methods to
analyse data where some patients drop-out during follow-up, other scenarios
are much less explored. The selection of inappropriate methods in this
context can lead to severe bias, and the work is of great relevance as
repeated measurements studies are widespread in medical research. The
methodologies will be explored through their application to two large
studies in HIV medicine - an observational cohort study and a randomised
trial. Further details of the background to the project and the tasks
involved are provided in the job description.
Subject to the timely performance of this core role, involvement in the
statistical design and analysis of medical research studies, teaching, or in
other methodological projects will be encouraged. Consequently the post can
provide an opportunity to develop a broad range of skills in addition to the
core methodological expertise.
This is a full-time appointment available for three years. The appointment
will be on the Research Fellow Scale 7 (£28 155 to £31 321 inclusive,
depending on skills and experience).
For a job description including further details of the project and how to
apply please contact Lorraine Russell on 020 7380 9660 or e-mail
[log in to unmask] For an informal discussion please contact Dr Andrew
Copas on Tel: 0845 1555 000 ext 8158, or email
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The closing date for applications is the 29th September 2006.
Dr Andrew Copas
Senior Lecturer in Medical Statistics
Centre for HIV & Sexual Health Research
University College London
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Tel: 0845 1555 000 ext 8158
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