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Senior Researcher in Imaging, Research Statistics Unit - Harlow, Essex GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical companies with a mission to improve people's quality of life by enabling them to do more, feel better and live longer. GSK has over 100,000 employees world-wide and over 16,000 in R&D. GSK R&D is based at 24 sites in seven countries. In this key, global role, you'll undertake fundamental research and provide technical consultancy advice to the R&D business You'll have a PhD on a statistical or mathematical topic, at least three years' research experience (in academia or elsewhere) and a list of research publications. You will have a proven ability in the statistical methodology of image analysis or a relevant related area such as spatial statistics, pattern recognition or multidimensional classification and will be an experienced person with excellent communication skills and team-working abilities. You'll need to have good decision-making skills, strong technical knowledge and be able to work independently. The ability to apply your knowledge to practical issues is essential. A good publication record showing expertise in functional or pharmacological neuroimaging is an advantage, as is experience of writing or using relevant software. (Having research interests in the design and analysis of studies that use Positron Emission Tomography and /or pharmacological Magnetic Resonance Imaging studies will be also be an advantage.) You will work with other researchers within the Research Statistics Unit and with imaging scientists throughout the company. In addition, you will help in the provision of a general statistical consultancy service to other GSK statisticians and scientists. Good interpersonal and communication skills are therefore essential. Experience in the design and analysis of clinical trials in general is an advantage, as is one or more of the following: good computing skills. knowledge of computational statistics and epidemiology. To Apply: At GlaxoSmithKline we provide a supportive working environment, and a range of development challenges and opportunities. We also offer competitive benefits and compensation packages designed to attract and to retain the very best. For confidential consideration and efficient processing, please apply online at: http://careers.peopleclick.com/client40_gsk/BU1/External_Pages_UK/newcandidate.asp?Source=ALL&JobID=13039 Please only apply by clicking on this link or by cutting and pasting it into your web browser. Thank you for taking the time and effort to apply for this role. Please note that we will only contact you again if you are invited to interview. All data processed in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act. GSK is proud to promote an open culture, encouraging people to be themselves and giving their ideas a chance to flourish. GSK is an equal opportunity employer.