Medical Statistician for the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Unit in Cardiovascular Disease
University of Leicester
College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology Department of Cardiovascular Sciences
Salary Grade 7 - £31,664 to £36,661 per annum
Open Ended Contract, subject to Fixed Term Funding. Funding is available up to March 2017.
Ref: MBP01130
Job Role
The post-holder will provide expert input into statistical aspects of research studies and undertake specialist statistical analysis of data from a range of studies including clinical trials, laboratory and genetic studies, within the NIHR Leicester Cardiovascular Biomedical Research Unit (LCBRU) and Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at Glenfield Hospital. This may involve working with national and international collaborators. You will provide statistical input and analytical expertise in the preparation of scientific papers for publication and research grants. You will provide training in statistical methodology to scientists and researchers within the LCBRU. You will identify and establish novel analytical methods for the benefit of the LCBRU and pursue independent research projects if appropriate.
NIHR Leicester Cardiovascular Biomedical Research Unit
The LCBRU aims to improve the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The Unit provides state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and staff to assist researchers in their complex projects. LCBRU is one of 20 units around England funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), a strategic research funding body within the NHS. LCBRU is a partnership between the University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The post-holder will be joining a Unit and Department that is internationally recognised for its research and provides an excellent opportunity for an ambitious statistician to develop a strong career in medical statistics that will inform and improve healthcare.
Applications
For further information and to apply on-line, please visit our website: www.le.ac.uk/joinus [Ref: MBP01130]
The closing date for this post is midnight on Monday 11 August 2014.
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Nilesh Samani, (BRU Director) on [log in to unmask] or Dr Chris Nelson on [log in to unmask]
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