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MRC Clinical Trials Unit and London MRC Hub for Trials Methodology Research Senior Clinical Trial Methodologist London Band 3 (£40k - 48k) or Band 2 (£48k - 75k) per annum The MRC Clinical Trials Unit is seeking a high-calibre trial methodologist to join an expanding team of researchers developing the Unit's methodological research portfolio. The MRC Clinical Trials Unit is internationally recognised for its clinical trials, meta-analyses and epidemiological studies. It has a particular focus on cancer and infectious diseases, and has a large portfolio of national and international studies, which contribute to healthcare improvement across the world. It also has a major and expanding interest in methodology and is one of the eight regional MRC Hubs for Trials Methodology Research, established by the MRC to develop new and improved methods for the design, conduct and analysis of clinical trials. The Unit has a strong track-record in statistical methodology and a small, but growing, programme of research in other aspects of trial design and conduct. Through this post we are seeking to strengthen our methodological research in these areas, and to provide input into national and international initiatives to improve trial methodology and associated guidance. The post-holder will be a creative and experienced trialist or methodologist able to direct and sustain internationally competitive methodological research that will improve the quality and efficiency of clinical trials. The post is principally aimed at individuals with considerable experience in clinical trials and clinical trials methodology, but less experienced candidates will also be considered for a more junior post. The post is full-time, but applicants wishing to work part-time will also be considered. To discuss the position further please contact Max Parmar, Director of the MRC Clinical Trials Unit and Director of CTU Hub for Trials Methodology Research ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>). Salary is dependent on previous experience and includes Location Allowance and Central London Supplement. Benefits include 30 days annual leave days per year, a contributory pension scheme and an interest free season ticket loan. Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003. Please quote reference number IRC59246. Closing date: 3rd September 2012 Interview date: week of 17th September 2012 'Leading Science for better health' The Medical Research Council is an equal Opportunities Employer and operates a strict no smoking policy. _______________________________________________________________ RCUK Shared Services Centre Limited (RCUK SSC Ltd) is a limited company registered in England and Wales (with company number 6330639) and has its registered address as North Star House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 1FF. This email may have a protective marking, for an explanation please see http://www.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk/info/Documents/RCUKSharedServiceCentreLtd.pdf This email and any attachments are intended for the named addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify RCUK SSC Ltd immediately and do not disclose, distribute, or retain this email or any part of it. While RCUK SSC Ltd has taken every reasonable precaution to minimise risk of this e-mail or any attachments containing viruses, the recipient should carry out its own virus checks before opening the attachments. RCUK SSC Ltd does not accept any liability for any losses or damages which the recipient may sustain due to presence of any viruses. RCUK SSC Ltd reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through their networks for the purposes of preventing and detecting crime. _______________________________________________________________ This message has been scanned by the WebRoot Email Security Service. For more information please visit http://www.webroot.com _______________________________________________________________ You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.