*MRC Biostatistics Unit, Cambridge*
*http://www.mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk*
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*Career Development Fellow*
The MRC Biostatistics Unit aims to advance medical science by the
development of statistical methodology. It is one of Europe’s leading
biostatistics research institutions and comprises a number of
internationally renowned statisticians.
This is a 3 year training and development position for a post-doctoral
scientist who has either just completed their doctoral studies, or is
moving into a new research area.
The focus of this post is to contribute to a programme of research at
the interface of public health and other jurisdictions – notably
criminal justice, injection drug use and infectious diseases. Particular
emphasis is on evaluation of criminal justice initiatives for
drug-dependent offenders; database linkage studies of transitions
between criminal justice, mental and physical health, infections and
addictions services; determinants of sentence variation; and evidence
synthesis for cost-effectiveness. The post-holder will join a research
group with strong analytical interests in the early and late sequelae of
injection drug use; and of human exposure to transmissible diseases.
The starting salary will be in the range of £24,500 to £26,000 per annum
(depending on qualifications and experience), supported by a flexible
pay and reward policy, 30 days annual holiday entitlement and an
optional final salary MRC pension scheme. Excellent sports and social
facilities are also available on site.
Further details of the post are available from Peter Ilian,
Unit Administrator (tel: 01223 330397, email:
[log in to unmask]). Potential candidates wishing to discuss
the position may do so by contacting Prof. Sheila Bird (01223 330368
[log in to unmask]) at the Biostatistics Unit in the first
instance.
*Applications should include a covering letter and a full CV with the
contact details of two academic or professional referees who can be
approached prior to interview.*
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*Quoting job reference BSU/406/3 e-mail your application to:
[log in to unmask] or post to: Recruitment Office, Personnel
Department, MRC Centre, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 2QH.*
*Closing date: 19^th May 2006*
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