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** Please note that the deadline has now been extended until Tuesday 7th August ** PhD Studentship - Epidemiology/Medical Statistics, University College London UCL Department / Division Research Department of Infection and Population Health Specific unit / Sub department HIV Epidemiology and Biostatistics Group Duration of Studentship 3 years Stipend £17,090 per annum (2010-11 rates) Vacancy Information UCL Research Department of Infection and Population Health is seeking applications from candidates for a 3 year funded PhD Studentship in epidemiology / medical statistics commencing in October 2012, to be based at the Royal Free site within the HIV Epidemiology and Biostatistics Group. Studentship Description The studentship will involve an epidemiological analysis of data from two observational studies of HIV outpatients: the ASTRA and CIPHER studies. ASTRA (Antiretrovirals, Sexual Transmission Risk and Attitudes) is a multicentre questionnaire study of approximately 3500 HIV outpatients recruited from UK centres. CIPHER (Cognitive Impairment in People with HIV in the European Region) is a sub-study of ASTRA concerned with neurocognitive function in individuals with HIV. ASTRA and CIPHER have both cross-sectional and prospective components. The cross-sectional data collection phase of the studies has taken place in 2011/2012, and is now nearing completion. Person Specification Applicants should hold a first or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject (mathematics, statistics, or epidemiology) and an MSc in a relevant subject (medical statistics, epidemiology or related discipline). Excellent skills and experience in quantitative research methodology, statistical methods, analysis of large and complex datasets, data management, and the use of statistical software are all essential. Applicants should also have a strong interest in epidemiology and HIV, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Eligibility Applicants must be UK/EU nationals and must have been resident in the UK for three years immediately prior to starting a PhD to be eligible. Please submit a CV including full details of all University courses and grades to date; contact details of two academic or professional referees and a personal statement (750 words maximum) outlining your suitability for the project, what you hope to achieve from the PhD. and your research experience to date. Any enquiries relating to the project and/or suitability should be directed to Dr Fiona Lampe ([log in to unmask]) or Dr Alison Rodger ([log in to unmask]). Please submit your application electronically by 7th August 2012 to: Ms Kay Stratton ([log in to unmask]), Research Department of Infection & Population Health, Centre for Sexual Health & HIV Research, 4th Floor, Mortimer Market Centre, off Capper Street LONDON WC1E 6JB More information: http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=39679&LID=1000 Or go to http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs/ and select "Current employment opportunities at UCL", then search using reference number 1264278. You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.