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STATISTICIAN RESEARCH FELLOW Research Grade 6 £43,027 to £48,035 pro rata per annum Centre for Primary Care & Public Health, Blizard Institute, Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London We are looking for a highly motivated statistician who can provide high-quality expertise and support to UK healthcare researchers through the activities of Research Design Service (RDS) London and the Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit (PCTU). RDS London is funded by the National Institute for Health Research and provides free advice to researchers when they are applying for funding, with the aim of improving the quality and impact of publicly-funded research in health and social care. The PCTU is a UKCRC-registered Clinical Trials Unit specialising in trials of interventions as they would be delivered in practice, and currently supporting a broad portfolio of funded studies in healthcare. Both units provide a high standard of multidisciplinary support to researchers. You will be joining a team of thirteen statisticians already working within the PCTU at different levels. The purpose of this post is to lead the delivery of advice on statistics and quantitative research methods to researchers who consult RDS London at Queen Mary, University of London (and occasionally those referred by RDS South East region), and to lead the statistical aspects of particular studies supported by the PCTU from development through to publication. In addition, the post-holder will be expected to do a small amount of teaching. The post requires an ability to take responsibility for the statistical aspects of research projects, and to communicate effectively with staff from a range of disciplines and at all levels. You should have an interest in new developments in quantitative research methods, particularly in clinical trial design and practice, and you will need some knowledge of sources of UK funding for health research. The ability to work independently and a desire to contribute to the strategic development of both RDS and the PCTU are essential. You will possess a higher degree in statistics or equivalent, and have experience of contributing to collaborative grant applications including for clinical trials, and of a wide range of statistical techniques. A track record in methodological research would be an advantage. Web-links: Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit: blizard.qmul.ac.uk/pragmatic-clinical-trials-unit.html Research Design Service: www.rdslondon.co.uk This post is part-time (0.5 FTE) and fixed term for 3 years starting in June 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. Starting salary will be in the range £43,027 to £48,035 per annum, pro rata, inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave (pro rata), defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Richard Hooper on 020 7882 7324 or [log in to unmask] Further information about Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD) can be found at www.smd.qmul.ac.uk and the Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular Science at www.blizard.qmul.ac.uk. Application enquiries can be directed to [log in to unmask] The closing date for applications is 7th May 2014 Interviews are expected to be held in May. Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.