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Centre for Statistics in Medicine, Oxford
Vacancy: Medical Statistician
D/LC/54
The Centre for Statistics in Medicine in Oxford
(Director: Professor Doug Altman) carries out
collaborative medical research projects, a
methodological research programme, and teaching.
Members of the Centre have a particular interest
in randomised controlled trials, systematic
reviews, and diagnostic studies. The Centre
currently employs 12 statisticians and other
researchers and is affiliated to the Nuffield
Department of Clinical Medicine. The Centre has
recently relocated to an attractive site at
Wolfson College. For further information about
the Centre, visit
<http://www.csm-oxford.org.uk/>http://www.csm-oxford.org.uk/ .
Applications are invited for a medical
statistician to join the NHS statistical support
team, currently comprising 4 statisticians. The
successful applicant would be expected to provide
statistical collaboration and consultancy with
clinical researchers across several medical
areas. In addition, the post holder may
participate in applied statistics research and
contribute to the Centre's teaching programme.
Applicants should ideally have a good (first or
upper second) first degree (preferably with a
large statistical component) and a postgraduate
qualification in medical statistics (or a closely
related subject). They should preferably have
experience working as a medical statistician, but
more (or less) experienced candidates are welcome
to apply. Applicants should be fluent in key
aspects of study design and analysis,
particularly applied to randomised clinical
trials, and be aware of the latest statistical
techniques. Experience in the use of statistical
packages is essential together with good verbal
and written communication skills, including the
ability to explain complex statistical issues to non-statisticians.
The appointment will be for two years in the
first instance. Salary will be in the range
£27,622 - £36,416 per annum depending on
qualifications and experience (Agenda for Change
Band 7). The post is available immediately.
Potential applicants may wish to discuss the post
informally with Ed Juszczak (Tel: 01865 284404;
email: <mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]).
For an application form and further details,
please contact Lynda Campbell, HR (Recruitment)
Assistant, Carillion Building, Camel's Head, John
Radcliffe Hospital, Headington,
Oxford. Tel: 01865 228721, Fax: 01865 743468, [log in to unmask]
Completed application forms should be returned
together with a covering letter, setting out how
you fit the criteria, CV and supporting your
application, please also attach a copy of up to 3
recently published or submitted papers/articles.
Please note that we cannot consider an
application that does not contain a completed application form.
Closing date 19th July, interviews to be held on 25th or 26th July 2007.
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Doug Altman
Professor of Statistics in Medicine
Centre for Statistics in Medicine
Wolfson College Annexe
Linton Road
Oxford OX2 6UD
email: [log in to unmask]
Tel: 01865 284400 (direct line 01865 284401)
Fax: 01865 284424
Web: http://www.csm-oxford.org.uk/
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