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JOB: Statistician, Queen Mary University of London
Salary: £32,052 - £41,969 per annum
Closing date: 13-Mar-2016
The Centre for Cancer Prevention in central London is at the forefront of international research into the prevention and control of cancer. We have particularly active research programmes in breast, endometrial, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancer prevention, cancer screening and statistical methods for clinical trials and epidemiology.
Applications are invited for a Statistician to investigate the use of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for risk prediction of breast and colorectal cancer. The focus will be on how much independent information SNPs provide in relation to classical phenotypic risk factors. Analysis will use case-control and cohort epidemiological studies and computer simulations.
Applicants must have an MSc or PhD or equivalent experience in statistics or a related quantitative field, such as epidemiology, genetics, bioinformatics, operational research or machine learning. Candidates will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a working knowledge of statistical software. Knowledge and experience in using the R software and Linux from the command line would be an advantage.
The post is full time and fixed term for 12 months. Starting salary will be in the range £32,052 to £41,969, per annum including London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave and defined benefit pension scheme.
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.
This advert is also available with a job profile.at https://webapps2.is.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/job.action?jobRef=QMUL7888
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Adam Brentnall at a.brentnall at qmul.ac.uk
Application enquiries should be directed to [log in to unmask] quoting reference QMUL7888
Details about the Institute can be found at http://www.wolfson.qmul.ac.uk/centres/ccp
The closing date for the applications is 13th March 2016
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