Lecturer in Medical Statistics or Health Economics
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
An experienced researcher with excellent statistical skills is required
to work on a MRC funded, methodological project in the area of
statistical methods and health economic evaluation. The post provides an
excellent opportunity to work on an innovative, topical project at a
London-based university with a large programme of work in Medical
Statistics and Health Economics. LSHTM performed outstandingly in the
recent Research Assessment Exercise with between 65% and 80% of its
research assessed as world leading or internationally excellent.
The research project aims to improve statistical methods for economic
evaluations that use data from cluster randomised trials (CRT). The post
holder will compare alternative statistical methods by re-analysing CRTs
and conducting simulations. The post holder will lead aspects of the
project dissemination which includes communicating the methods developed
to other researchers and policy-makers. The post will offer
opportunities for contributing to other methodological projects and to
research degree supervision.
The post will be based in the Health Services Research Unit at LSHTM,
but involves close collaborations with statistical colleagues in the
Medical Statistics Unit at LSHTM (Dr. James Carpenter) and the MRC
biostatistics Unit (Professor Simon Thompson).
Applicants would ideally have a PhD in Applied Statistics (e.g. Medical
Statistics) or Health Economics. The successful candidate will have a
strong interest in improving statistical methods for health economic
evaluation.
This post is for 3 years in the first instance. The salary will be on
the Academic Pathway in the range £41,106 to £45,326 (Lecturer, Grade 7)
per annum inclusive, depending on qualifications and experience.
Applications should be made via our website http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk (
http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/ ). The reference for this post is RG03. Only
applications in the format outlined in the further particulars will be
considered. Closing date for applications is 29th June 2009.
Interviews for short listed candidates will be held during the week
commencing 6th July. Any queries regarding the application process may
be addressed to [log in to unmask] quoting reference RG03.
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Richard Grieve
([log in to unmask]) for an informal discussion.
The LondonSchoolof Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an
equal opportunities employer.
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