*Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine*
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Centre for Cancer Prevention* *
Senior Statistician*
**Applications are invited for a Senior Statistician 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-holder will have the opportunity to be involved with
other activities of the Centre, the main duties of the posts include:
· Solving problems in data analyses and statistical methods,
often in the context of evaluation of cancer screening and cancer
prevention strategies. A current major interest is the use of
mammographic breast density as a risk factor and marker of benefits of
preventive interventions.
· Providing help and guidance in statistical analysis and research
methods to other team members and to project management staff in major
collaborative studies of cancer screening;
· To contribute to funding applications for new projects.
Applicants must have a postgraduate degree in Statistics or equivalent
coupled with substantive experience of epidemiology or clinical trials.
Candidates will need to have knowledge of research governance and good
clinical practice, excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
including a good publication record, and strong knowledge of
statistical, mathematical and database packages, in particular STATA.
Candidates will need to be able to work independently, manage projects,
supervise students and prepare scientific papers for publications.
Posts are full-time and non time-limited with funding available until
31^st March 2014. Future funding of the posts are determined by a
five-yearly performance review of the entire research programme by
Cancer Research UK. Starting salary will be in the range £42,029 -
£46,938 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30
days annual leave, defined benefit 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 Jack Cuzick at
**[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>* or on 020 7882 3504.**
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*Details about the school/dept/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 QMUL0610.*
*The closing date for the applications is 18^th December 2011.
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*Interviews are expected to be held during w/c 9^th January 2012.*
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