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Please bring this job vacancy to the attention of any colleagues who might be interested. Research Associate Applications are invited for a research associate to work on a project characterising dimensions of bias in non-randomized studies to assess their suitability for evaluating the effects of healthcare interventions. The main activities will be the identification, appraisal and analysis of primary studies evaluating healthcare interventions. The project is funded by the NHS Methodology Research Programme and builds on a previous UK HTA review of non-randomised studies undertaken by the Centre. The project will be undertaken in co-ordination with a linked project at the University of Bristol assessing dimensions in bias in randomized trials, and involves collaboration with international experts in the field. The post holder will be based at the Centre for Statistics in Medicine at Wolfson College in North Oxford, and will be expected to travel occasionally to Bristol for project meetings. Ideal applicants will have a quantitative or health science postgraduate degree, practical experience of completing research projects, experience of critical appraisal and database management, familiarity with trial design and systematic reviews, and excellent communication and organisational skills. The appointment will be for 18 months. The salary will be between £19,460 and £24,820 with a discretionary range up to £30,363 depending on qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries can be addressed to Jon Deeks ([log in to unmask]) or Doug Altman ([log in to unmask]). Application procedure Further details are available on our website (http://www.csm-oxford.org.uk/?o=1060) or contact the Personnel Administrator, Room 5802, Nuffield Dept of Clinical Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU e-mail to [log in to unmask] Please quote the reference HB-05-051-JD. The closing date for applications is Friday 9th September. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21st September. _____________________________________________________ ** PLEASE NOTE MY NEW ADDRESS ** (email address is unchanged) Doug Altman Professor of Statistics in Medicine Centre for Statistics in Medicine Wolfson College Annexe Linton Road Oxford OX2 6UD email: [log in to unmask] Tel: 01865 284400 (direct line 01865 284401) Fax: 01865 284424 Web: http://www.csm-oxford.org.uk/