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Medical Research Council / Uganda Virus Research Institute
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS


The MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS was established in 1989, based on 
a bilateral agreement between the Governments of Uganda and the United 
Kingdom. The overall goal of the Unit is to contribute to an improvement of 
the health of the people in developing countries, particularly in Uganda 
and other parts of sub-Saharan Africa. The Unit conducts large-scale 
epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and 
immunological research and behavioural studies. The Administrative Section, 
the Research Laboratories and the Statistical Section of the Unit are based 
in Entebbe. Major studies are conducted at field stations and in urban 
centres at various sites within South Uganda. The Unit has an international 
reputation for excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. Renewed funding for 
research has recently been secured for the period 2006 – 11.

The Clinical and Epidemiological Research Programme comprises various 
observational and intervention cohort projects. It is staffed with four 
senior and six junior epidemiologists and a team of infectious disease 
physicians, and various field and support staff.

The Statistical Section is currently staffed with two senior and three 
junior statisticians, six data managers and about thirty data entry 
officers and other support staff.

The Basic Science Research Programme comprises virological and 
immunological projects and is currently staffed with two virologists, two 
immunologists, and about 10 technologists.

The Social Science Project conducts behavioural research. It has its own 
programme of work and performs investigations that help to understand and 
interpret the results of clinical and epidemiological studies. It is 
staffed with one senior social and three junior social scientists and a 
team of interviewers and field workers.

There is a well staffed and equipped Laboratory Service Section, a 
Community Development Project and an Administrative Section.

We are interested in receiving applications from suitably qualified 
candidates for the position of Statistician.

The holder of the position will provide major input in the statistical 
department of the Unit. He/she will organise and supervise data management 
and plan, perform and/or supervise statistical analyses for a number of 
observational epidemiological studies, clinical trials and large scale 
intervention trials. He/she will be involved in one-to-one mentoring of 
junior statistical research associates and data managers. The post holder 
will have an opportunity to develop a programme of research of his/her own 
within the Unit’s disease focus; and will make substantial contributions to 
the publications of the Unit’s research results. He/she must be able to 
form and maintain collaborative links with colleagues in the MRC unit, and 
with scientists and statisticians from other institutions.  The post is 
ideal for an applicant who wishes to pursue a scientific career as 
statistician or epidemiologist in medical research.

Requirements: The successful candidate will have a background in 
mathematics and statistics with a PhD or MSc degree and at least 4 years of 
professional experience in statistics within a research environment. Good 
interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are essential, as 
are excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. A substantial track 
record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals is essential. 
Working experience in developing countries and experience in medical 
research and participation in multicentre studies will be an added advantage.

The salary for this post will depend on qualifications and experience and 
will be within Band 3 (the salary range for this band is between £34,588 
and £42,331 per annum).  For displaced staff the package will also include 
generous overseas allowances, furnished accommodation, flights and other 
benefits. The post will initially be for 2 years extendable by mutual 
agreement.

Application forms and further details are available electronically from 
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Alternatively hard copies are available by leaving a message on 020 7637 
6005 or by faxing Samantha Smith on 020 7637 0361.  The closing date for 
applications is Wednesday 28th June 2006.  Interviews will be held in 
London during the week starting 24th July 2006.

For further information about MRC visit <http://www.mrc.ac.uk/>www.mrc.ac.uk

MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer.