University of Leeds
Faculty of Medicine and Health
Section of Oncology - Based at St James's University Hospital
Psychosocial/Medical Statistician/ Senior Medical Statistician
Full-time/Part-time (Minimum 60% fte)
An excellent career opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join an active team involved in psychosocial oncology research. We welcome applications from new graduates as well as from more experienced statisticians.
The Cancer Research UK Psychosocial Oncology and Clinical Practice Group studies the effects of routine computer-based measurement of patient symptoms, social difficulties and quality of life on doctor-patient communication, medical decisions and on patient well-being.
The group works closely with the Clinical Trials Research Unit at the University of Leeds. The Unit is a leader in the field of clinical trials, conducting national and international randomised clinical trials in a variety of clinical fields (cancer, cardiovascular disease and care of the elderly) and has an associated research portfolio. You will have the opportunity to join their team of ten statisticians, providing additional professional training opportunities, supervision and peer support.
With a BSc/MSc with major statistical component (or equivalent), you will have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work well individually and within a multidisciplinary team, which includes research fellows, research assistants, health professionals and programmers.
The post is available for a fixed term until April 2012 (with the possibility of extension dependent on funding).
University Grade 6 (£22,332 - £26,666 p.a.) or Grade 7 (£27,466 - £32,796 p.a.) depending upon qualifications and relevant experience
Informal enquiries to Dr Galina Velikova tel +44 (0)113 206 7917 email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> or Professor Julia Brown tel +44 (0)113 343 1477 email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
To apply online please visit http://www.leeds.ac.uk <http://www.leeds.ac.uk/> and click on jobs. Alternatively application packs are available from Sharon Collins tel +44 (0)113 206 6949 email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
LIMM Job ref 214185 Closing date 26 June 2008
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