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Clinical Trials Statistician Cancer Research UK & UCL Cancer Trials Centre The Cancer Research UK & UCL Cancer Trials Centre (CTC) is part of the Cancer Institute at University College London. The CTC conducts multi- centre national and international clinical phase II and III trials in a variety of cancers (lung, colorectal, gynaecological, head and neck, gastrointestinal and lymphoma). Most evaluate new treatments for cancer while others examine new methods of screening. The CTC is one of the nine cancer trials units in the UK accredited by the National Cancer Research Institute. Most trials are funded by Cancer Research UK, with some funding from the pharmaceutical industry. There is currently about 60 staff of which 6 will be statisticians (including this post). The purpose of this post is to take the statistical lead on several trials that are either planned or ongoing. The person will also contribute to the design of new trials, work closely with clinical investigators and senior trial co-ordinators when applying for grant funding, have responsibility for the statistical analyses, and write reports and papers for publication. He/she is also expected to oversee a team of trial co-ordinators and data managers who are involved in the day-to-day management of trials, and will therefore have an important role in the coordination and management of trials in the CTC. The post-holder will be part of the trial centre management team and will contribute to postgraduate teaching within UCL. He/she may be eligible to apply for an Honorary Lectureship in the Department of Oncology. We are looking for a post-graduate (M.Sc. or above) in Medical Statistics or related subject with at least 5 years experience of working on clinical trials, preferably cancer trials. Knowledge of statistical methods of design and analysis, one or more statistical analyses packages (eg. STATA, SAS) and practical experience of how trials are conducted (eg Good Clinical Practice) are essential. Some previous management experience is expected. A publication track record and some teaching experience would be advantageous. Salary £35,292 to £41,657, including London weighting. Application forms can be obtained from Peacelyn Jeyaratnam, Cancer Research UK and Cancer Trials Centre, 90 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 4TJ (E- mail: [log in to unmask]). Tel: 020 7679 9898. Both a completed application form and CV are required, quoting reference ‘ClinStat’, and returned to: Peacelyn Jeyaratnam at the above address. For further information and informal enquiries contact Allan Hackshaw, Tel: 020 7679 9893 (E-mail: [log in to unmask]). The closing date for applications is: Friday 22 June 2007.