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*MRC Biostatistics Unit, Cambridge* *http://www.mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk* * * *Career Development Fellow* The MRC Biostatistics Unit aims to advance medical science by the development of statistical methodology. It is one of Europe’s leading biostatistics research institutions and comprises a number of internationally renowned statisticians. This is a 3 year training and development position for a post-doctoral scientist who has either just completed their doctoral studies, or is moving into a new research area. The focus of this post is to contribute to a programme of research at the interface of public health and other jurisdictions – notably criminal justice, injection drug use and infectious diseases. Particular emphasis is on evaluation of criminal justice initiatives for drug-dependent offenders; database linkage studies of transitions between criminal justice, mental and physical health, infections and addictions services; determinants of sentence variation; and evidence synthesis for cost-effectiveness. The post-holder will join a research group with strong analytical interests in the early and late sequelae of injection drug use; and of human exposure to transmissible diseases. The starting salary will be in the range of £24,500 to £26,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience), supported by a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual holiday entitlement and an optional final salary MRC pension scheme. Excellent sports and social facilities are also available on site. Further details of the post are available from Peter Ilian, Unit Administrator (tel: 01223 330397, email: [log in to unmask]). Potential candidates wishing to discuss the position may do so by contacting Prof. Sheila Bird (01223 330368 [log in to unmask]) at the Biostatistics Unit in the first instance. *Applications should include a covering letter and a full CV with the contact details of two academic or professional referees who can be approached prior to interview.* * * *Quoting job reference BSU/406/3 e-mail your application to: [log in to unmask] or post to: Recruitment Office, Personnel Department, MRC Centre, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 2QH.* *Closing date: 19^th May 2006*