Applications are invited for two statisticians to work on a number of 
statistical projects within the Centre for Cancer Prevention. The Centre 
is at the forefront of research internationally into the prevention and 
control of cancer.  We have particularly active programmes of research 
studying breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancer prevention, 
cancer screening and statistical methods for clinical trials and 
epidemiology.  

While the post-holders will have the opportunity to be involved with 
other activities of the Centre, the main duties of the posts include:

·         To work on projects related to biomarkers in prostate cancer 
and screening tests for cervix cancer;

·         Studying the predictive value of dense patterns on breast 
x-rays for breast cancer risk and the extent to which this is modifiable 
with prevention agents;

·         Assisting the Clinical Trials Unit with the statistical 
aspects of design;

 Applicants must have a degree or equivalent qualification in Statistics 
or related quantitative field or post-graduate diploma or equivalent 
qualification in Statistics.  You must also have experience of working 
with large data sets.  The candidates will need to have excellent 
communication and interpersonal skills, with a working knowledge of 
statistical, mathematical and database packages, in particular STATA.  
Knowledge and experience in bioinformatics would be a particular advantage.

Posts are full-time and fixed term until 31^st March 2014.  Future 
funding of the posts are determined by a 5-yearly performance review of 
the entire research programme by Cancer Research UK.  Starting salary 
will be in the range £30,350 to £39,786 per annum inclusive of London 
Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, final salary pension 
scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.

 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the 
UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. 
Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to 
remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

 

*Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor Peter Sasieni at 
**[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>** or on 020 7882 3544.*

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*Details about the institute can be found at 
**www.wolfson.qmul.ac.uk/ccp/* <http://www.wolfson.qmul.ac.uk/ccp/>*  *

*Application enquiries should be directed to Charterhouse Square 
Recruitment at **[log in to unmask]* 
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>*.***

*To apply, please visit the Human Resources website on 
**http://www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies** and search for reference QMUL0522.*

*The closing date for the applications is 12 noon (GMT) on 1^st 
September 2011. *

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*Interviews are expected to be held during w/c 12^th September 2011.*

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/Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality/**

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Alison Williams
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Queen Mary, University of London
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