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College of Medical and Dental Sciences
Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit, School of Cancer Sciences
Principal Biostatistician (possibly Senior Biostatistician – Grade 8)
Fixed Term for 3 years in the first instance
Starting salary is normally in the range Grade 9 – £45,941 to £53,233 a year with the potential to rise to £69,412. Grade 8 – £37,382 to £44,607 a year with the potential to rise to £50,186.
The Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU) at the University of Birmingham has a core-funded Principal Biostatistician post available. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest of the National Cancer Research Institute Accredited Trials Units in the UK. The Unit is part of the School of Cancer Sciences which includes the first of Cancer Research UK’s major research institutes to be promoted to national Cancer Centre status. Ideally we are seeking a candidate for a Grade 9 senior role with in the Unit, but candidates with strong potential to contribute to the Unit would be considered for a Grade 8 post.
The Unit has an extensive portfolio of phase I, II and III clinical trials in adults and children covering a wide range of cancer disease sites. The Unit employs a multidisciplinary team of over 120 staff including trial management staff, statisticians, programmers, monitors, admin staff, clinicians and research nurses. The CRCTU receives significant core funding from Cancer Research UK and receives further funding from other charities, research councils and pharmaceutical companies.
Biostatisticians play a central role in the Unit, actively liaising with clinical investigators, contributing to the design and conduct of clinical trials, being responsible for interim and final analysis of clinical trial data and having a key role in the presentation and publication of results. As academic members of the University, Biostatisticians contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The Principal Biostatistician will be expected to develop and manage a portfolio of trials and to mentor and supervise Biostatisticians in the Unit. They will lead successful funding bids, negotiate new business and provide expert advice and mentorship regarding clinical trials on a national level.
Applicants must possess an MSc or PhD in Statistics or a relevant subject. Applicants must possess significant previous experience (at least 5 years) of working as an applied medical statistician at a senior level. The successful candidate will be expected to take the statistical lead of projects within a short time of appointment.
The CRCTU is actively involved in researching statistical methodology related to clinical trials and associated translational research. Opportunities exist for members of the team to pursue their own research interests and carry out postgraduate qualifications.
The successful candidate will be working in the Robert Aitken building which has been refurbished by Advantage West Midlands (AWM) through Birmingham Science City: Translational Medicine Clinical Research Infrastructure and Trials Platform.
Informal enquiries can be made to Prof Keith Wheatley ([log in to unmask]) or Prof Cindy Billingham ([log in to unmask]).
Closing date: 30th October 2013 Reference: 46623
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