PhD studentships, University of Leeds Clinical Trials Research Unit
Leeds University Clinical Trials Research Unit (CTRU) is an NCRI accredited and UKCRC registered Clinical Trials Unit. The CTRU is regarded as an impressive and inspirational trials unit by NIHR NETSCC, providing the experience, expertise and infrastructure necessary for the promotion and conduct of high quality randomised clinical trials, underpinned by methodological research. The CTRU is the third largest in the UK with approximately 135 staff, including 20+ statisticians working on 80+ projects. They participate in an active programme of seminars, a journal club and joint research meetings with the Academic Unit of Health Economics. A weekly methodology discussion group provides impetus for development of methodological work.
The CTRU has funding for 2 full time home/EU studentships over 3 years (part-time over 5 years also considered). Funding includes University of Leeds post-graduate fees, a stipend of £14,400pa, and a training and conference budget of £2,500pa. Applicants should have a BSc honours degree, class 2.1 or above, in mathematics, statistics or a related discipline with a high quantitative content, and ideally an MSc in a relevant subject. Basic statistical and project-specific training will be augmented by attendance at appropriate APTS courses in the first year. All students will be based at the CTRU.
Further information on the projects available can be found at: http://ctru.leeds.ac.uk/studentships
How to apply:
A current CV and letter of applications should be sent to Professor Linda Sharples ([log in to unmask]), Clinical Trials Research Unit, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT.
Deadline for applications is the end of 28th March 2014.
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