JOB: Statistician, CANCER GENETICS
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For further information please contract Prof Richard Houlston (tel: 0208 722 4175; E-mail: [log in to unmask]) Please do not send your application to this email address; CVs must be submitted in line with the instructions below.
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INSTITUTE OF CANCER RESEARCH
SECTION OF CANCER GENETICS
Sutton, Surrey
Statistician
The Institute of Cancer Research is at the forefront of international cancer research and, with the Royal Marsden NHS Trust, forms the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe. The Section of Cancer Genetics has an international reputation for its work on understanding inherited susceptibility to a number of tumours. We are expanding our programme of work in statistical genetics and seek a researcher with relevant experience in statistical methodology. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing large-scale association studies as well as to the design and analysis of other studies.
Applications are invited for this new 3-year Cancer Research UK post to work on genetic susceptibility to cancer. There will be the possibility of renewal, subject to future grant applications. Successful applicants may also have the opportunity to study for a higher degree. Applicants must have: a good first degree in mathematics or statistics; a postgraduate qualification in statistics or equivalent qualification; good organisational and interpersonal skills; self motivation; the capacity to work in a team and the ability to produce reports to deadlines. Previous experience of independent statistical research would be preferable but is not essential.
The starting salary will be in the range of £23,619 to £25,797 per annum inclusive. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
For further information please contract Prof Richard Houlston (tel: 0208 722 4175; E-mail: [log in to unmask]) Please do not send your application to this email address; CVs must be submitted in line with the instructions below.
To apply, please send a covering letter together with two copies of your CV including the names and addresses of two referees to the HR Office, The Institute of Cancer Research, 123 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3RP quoting job Ref. HAD70-2. For a job description and person specification please visit www.icr.ac.uk. Alternatively you may call our 24 hour recruitment line on 020 7153 5475.
Closing date: 22nd September 2006
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Dr Michael E Jones
Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, SM2 5NG
Tel: 020 8722 4254; Fax: 020 8722 4019
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