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I have been asked to forward this to the list. Please reply to the details given and not to me. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust Centre for Paediatric Epidemiology and Biostatistics Research Assistant/Research Fellow Centre for Child Life An exciting opportunity has arisen for a public health research scientist to contribute to the development of the new Centre for Child Life (CCL). The CCL is a new initiative, located within the Centre for Paediatric Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Its overall aim is to improve the lives and health of children by enhancing the scientific basis of policy. Its opening programme of work includes primary epidemiological research, secondary data analysis, systematic review, and work with policymaking organisations such as the Department of Health and the World Health Organisation. It also has strong links to the Population Health Unit in Great Ormond Street Hospital. The research assistant/fellow will work with the Director of CCL, Dr Catherine Law, to develop the work programme and take forward individual aspects of it. The role will include seeking, retrieving, appraising, analysing and reporting on data and information relevant to population child health. Within these tasks there will be a focus on data analysis, with considerable flexibility to develop areas of interest and expertise. The postholder will have a background in public health or a public health science at postgraduate level, and experience of research. Excellent numeric, written and verbal communication skills are required, together with some knowledge of issues in children’s health. Experience of handling datasets and statistical analysis are essential. The post is for 2 years in the first instance on the Research 1A or 1B scale (£18,265 to £27,339) plus London Weighting of £2,134 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. Interested candidates are encouraged to discuss the post with Dr Catherine Law on 020 7905 2602. The job description (which includes details on how to apply for the post) can be obtained from http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/ich/html/humanresources/jobs.html , or by sending a stamped addressed A4 envelope to: Human Resources, ICH, 30 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1EH. Please quote reference CFL/04/05. Alternatively you may email us for an electronic version of the job description at [log in to unmask] Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal records check. Closing date for applications Friday 5th March 2004. Interviews will be held on 19th March 2004. Taking Action for Equality