LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT OF INFECTIOUS AND TROPICAL DISEASES
INFECTIOUS DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGY UNIT
RESEARCH FELLOW IN MEDICAL STATISTICS
The Infectious Disease Epidemiology Unit has a vacancy for a medical statistician to work on the design and analysis of research studies on public health problems of importance in developing countries. The Unit has an active programme of research on the epidemiology and control of HIV, TB, malaria and other major infectious diseases.
The person appointed will contribute to the design and organisation of new field studies, the statistical analysis of results and the preparation of research findings for publication. Periodic visits to field sites in developing countries will be needed. S/he will also be encouraged to pursue methodological research arising from the Unit=s activities and to contribute to the School=s teaching programme.
We are looking for applicants with a postgraduate qualification in statistics, and the ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary scientific team. Experience in the use of personal computers for data analysis is essential. An interest in epidemiology and in developing countries would be an advantage. Some practical experience in medical statistics would also be an advantage, but is not essential.
The appointment will be for two years, and will be made on the School's Research scales, according to qualifications and experience (,18,714-,25,006). The closing date for applications is 1 October 1999. Please telephone the Personnel Office on 0171-927 2203 or email [log in to unmask] quoting reference MQ1 for details of how to apply. Interested applicants are invited to contact Maria Quigley (0171-927 2165) or Richard Hayes (0171-927 2243) for further information.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is an equal opportunities employer.
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