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LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF INFECTIOUS AND TROPICAL DISEASES Lecturer in Medical Statistics in the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Unit (Ref: RH6) The Infectious Disease Epidemiology Unit is a leading international group working on the epidemiology and control of infectious diseases. We have a vacancy for a medical statistician to work in the unit's Tropical Epidemiology Group on the design and analysis of research studies in developing countries. Areas of work are likely to include tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and acute respiratory infections in sub-Saharan Africa. 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. Based in London, periodic visits to field sites in developing countries will be necessary. The successful candidate will also contribute to the School's postgraduate teaching programme, and will be encouraged to pursue methodological research arising from the Unit's activities. Applicants should have a postgraduate qualification in statistics and several years experience of working as a medical statistician, preferably in an epidemiological context. Experience in the use of personal computers for data analysis is essential, as is the ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary scientific team. Experience of working in developing countries would be an advantage. The appointment will be for 3 years in the first instance, and will be made on the School's Lecturer scales (£25,765 to £37,649 per annum inclusive) depending on qualifications and experience. Further details of how to apply are available from the Personnel Office at The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT (Tel: 0207 927 2203, Fax: 0207 636 4771, e-mail: [log in to unmask]) Please quote reference RH6. The closing date for applications is 26 March 2004. Interested applicants are invited to contact Linda Morison (020 7612 7824) or Richard Hayes (020 7927 2243) for further information. The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.