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Genetic Epidemiology: Team Leader The Institute Of Cancer Research (University of London), Sutton, Surrey The Institute of Cancer Research (a College of the University of London) is a world-class cancer research organisation with HEFCE RAE ratings of international excellence across all of its research programmes. In partnership with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe, dedicated to research that extends from epidemiology, genetics and molecular biology, through drug discovery and development, to cancer diagnosis and patient treatment. Genetic epidemiology is one of the major priority areas of the Institute's research. As part of an expansion of the Institute's Faculty, applications are invited for a new team leader post to develop and pursue a research programme in genetic epidemiology of cancer. The post will be within the Section of Epidemiology, and with close ties to the Section of Cancer Genetics and other laboratory scientists in the Institute. An honorary NHS contract will be sought if applicable. The post will be for six years in the first instance, leading to tenure subject to performance. Additional staff posts, PhD studentships and start-up grants may be provided for a suitable candidate. Existing research within the Sections of Epidemiology and Cancer Genetics covers a wide range of cancers and methodological approaches, with many large-scale studies gathering epidemiological data and biological samples, giving the applicant a great opportunity for collaborative work. The applicant will also be expected to initiate their own research. The Section of Epidemiology will move shortly into purpose-built new accommodation with extensive well-provisioned space for staff and for archiving of paper records and large-scale storage of blood samples. The Section and Institute provide a supportive, well-resourced and internationally competitive research environment. Informal enquires would be welcomed, and should be addressed to Prof Anthony Swerdlow, Chair of the Section of Epidemiology, tel 0208 722 4192. To apply, please send two copies of a research plan (up to 4 pages), CV and the names and contact details of three referees, to the Human Resources Office, The Institute of Cancer Research, 123 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3RP, quoting the relevant reference. The Team Leader job specification is available at www.icr.ac.uk/jobs.html alternatively call our 24 hour recruitment line on +44 (0) 20 7153 5475. Closing date: 1st July 2005 Minouk Schoemaker Institute of Cancer Research Brookes Lawley Building Sutton Surrey SM2 5NG Tel: 02087224018 Fax: 02087224019