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The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) is an international non profit organization whose aims are to promote and co-ordinate clinical cancer research in Europe. The ultimate goal of the EORTC is to improve the standard of cancer treatment by facilitating the translation of scientific discoveries into state-of-the-art treatment. These aims are achieved through the multinational multidisciplinary efforts of scientists, clinicians and social scientists across Europe. The EORTC Quality of Life Unit has a vacancy for a: Statistician in Quality of Life Research (m/f) The EORTC Data Center provides data management, computer, statistical and medical expertise to the EORTC clinical cooperative groups at a central site located in Brussels and works in collaboration with a network of 2000 investigators distributed in more than 350 institutions, mostly in Europe. The position involves the chance to use innovative approaches for the analysis of heath related quality of life data from oncology patients. The post requires the statistician to develop, manage and analyse databases built up by pooling health related quality of life data collected alongside and outside EORTC clinical trials. The research fields embrace influence of cross cultural differences and linguistic similarities, impact of sociodemographic factors, disease sites and staging. The position offers a unique opportunity to apply statistical methods to analysis of complex data sets. The successful candidate will ideally have a degree in a statistical discipline, and work experience is desirable. A strong background in/or experience in statistical modelling with generalised estimating equations or item response theory is ideally required, together with a good command of either SAS or STATA. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment are required Applicants should send a letter of intent and curriculum vitae to: ANDREW BOTTOMLEY, PH.D, COORDINATOR, QUALITY OF LIFE UNIT, EUROPEAN ORGANISATION FOR RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OF CANCER, EORTC DATA CENTER, AVENUE E. MOUNIER, 83, 1200 BRUSSELS, BELGIUM. DIRECT PHONE: 32 2 774 16 61DIRECT FAX: 32 2 779 45 68 EMAIL: [log in to unmask] HTTP://WWW.EORTC.BE/HOME/QOL/ ---------------------------------------------------------- Thierry Gorlia Statistician European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Avenue E. Mounier 83, Box 11, 1200 Brussels, Belgium. Telephone +32 2 774 1652 Email [log in to unmask] --------------------------------------------------------- %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%