Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit, HIV Group

New opportunities for medical statisticians, 2 posts.

Salary in range £24,605 to £34,856 p.a. incl.

The MRC Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) designs and conducts clinical trials 
and epidemiological research in several disease areas.  The HIV Group 
within the Unit coordinates a wide portfolio of studies in HIV infection 
in developed and developing countries and has an established international 
reputation. The Group currently employs 10 statisticians who collaborate 
closely with clinicians, trial managers, and database programmers, within 
a stimulating work environment.  Our philosophy is for statisticians to be 
closely involved in all stages of the study process, from the development 
of initial concepts to writing papers and presenting abstracts. 

We have two vacancies for medical statisticians in clinical trials, which 
provide exciting opportunities to make important contributions to HIV 
research. Opportunities also exist for applied methodological research. 
Candidates should have or expect to obtain a post-graduate qualification 
in medical statistics or a closely related subject. However, we will also 
consider candidates without such a qualification but with at least two 
years of relevant experience. Candidates should be familiar with either 
STATA or SAS, have good communication skills, possess initiative, and be 
able to work effectively in a team.

We will consider applications regardless of previous work experience.  
Candidates with little or no previous work experience would be gradually 
exposed to all statistical aspects of the job under close supervision from 
an experienced statistician, while gaining experience in all stages of 
trial development. Candidates with limited relevant experience would take 
responsibility for trial analysis plans and interim and final trial 
analyses, while developing their expertise in study design and grant 
application writing.  

Salary is dependent on previous experience and includes Location Allowance 
and Central London Supplement.  Applications for full-time and part-time 
posts will be considered. Benefits include 30 days annual leave days per 
year, a contributory pension scheme and an interest free season ticket 
loan. The posts are available immediately. For informal discussions please 
contact Adrian Cook on Tel: 020 7670 4639, email [log in to unmask]


Closing date:  22 August 2008
Provisional interview date: 10 September 2008