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Diabetes Trials Unit, University of Oxford TWO Medical Statistician Positions Grade 7: Salary £27,466 - £33,780 with a discretionary range to £36,912 p.a. The Diabetes Trials Unit (DTU), University of Oxford wishes to appoint two statisticians to work on its expanding portfolio of clinical trials. The DTU is the largest Academic Research Organisation (ARO) worldwide that specialises in performing diabetes-related mega-trials and forms an integral part of the 5* rated University of Oxford Nuffield Department of Medicine. The Unit, together with its internationally recognised Statistics and Modelling Group (SMG) headed by Dr Sanjoy Paul, designs, runs and analyses large-scale national and multinational interventional outcome trials, performs disease specific genetic and biomarker studies and undertakes challenging statistical methodological research. The successful candidates will join an innovative and award winning research team specialising in the field of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Each will work on a range of clinical trials and projects and have basic statistical responsibility for at least one mega-trial. The post holders will learn about all aspects of trial design as well as advanced biostatistical applications to conduct novel analyses. The DTU provides a stimulating working environment with excellent opportunities for further training, career development and academic advancement. Applicants for these positions should have an MSc in Statistics or a related subject together with proven experience in clinical data analysis. The posts are funded for two years in the first instance with a high probability that they will be extended, contingent upon continued research funding. Salary is dependent on previous experience and benefits include 38 days holiday (including public holidays) and a contributory pension scheme. The deadline for applications is Thursday 4th September 2008. Interviews are due to be held on Monday 29th September 2008. A detailed job description and application form are available from the Personnel Administrator, OCDEM, Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LJ, by calling 01865 857 214, or by emailing [log in to unmask] Please quote Reference H7-08-012-DTU in all correspondence. Informal enquires can be made to Dr. Sanjoy Paul, Head of DTU SMG, email: [log in to unmask] , phone: +44 (0) 1865 857283.