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MRC Biostatistics Unit, Cambridge Research Statistician The MRC Biostatistics Unit aims to advance medical science by the development and application of statistical methodology. It is one of the UK's leading biostatistics research institutions, and comprises a number of internationally renowned statisticians. The appointee will work principally with Professor Simon Thompson, undertaking statistical analyses of major national randomised trials in vascular surgery (endovascular sugery for aortic aneurysms, and angioplasty for intermittent claudication). He/she will also contribute to a programme of statistical research on cluster randomised trials and related areas. The appointee will work in collaboration with others (both clinicians outside the Unit and statisticians within the Unit) as well as independently in their own area of expertise. This externally funded appointment is for three years on MRC salary band 4. Applicants should hold a PhD or have an MSc with some years of experience of research in medical statistics. The starting salary will be in the region of £25,000 per annum supported by a flexible pay and reward policy and MRC pension scheme. For a copy of the job description please visit our website www.mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk or telephone the Unit on 01223 330376, email: [log in to unmask] Potential applicants are invited to discuss this post with Professor Thompson (tel: 01223 330366, email: [log in to unmask]) Applications should include a full CV with details of two professional referees who can be contacted prior to interview. Quote job reference BSU/104/6 and e-mail to: [log in to unmask] or post to Lesley Flood, Personnel Officer, MRC Centre, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2QH. Closing date: 13 February 2004