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Research Associate / Assistant (Statistics) 6812BR Cardiff University School of Medicine Centre for Trials Research College of Biomedical & Life Sciences The Centre for Trials Research (CTR) at Cardiff University is the largest group of academic clinical trials staff in Wales, and has earned full UKCRC-registered status. The Centre tackles the big diseases and health concerns of our time, including growing resistance to antibiotics, early cancer diagnosis and how to eliminate health inequalities. It achieves this by forming partnerships with researchers and building lasting relationships with the public, whose participation is essential for the success of studies. As part of our continued growth, a new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate or Assistant in Statistics to join the CTR, which is staffed by a range of experts, including statisticians, clinicians, trial managers, data managers, safety officers and quality assurance officers. These staff work with other research groups to develop trials from the basic idea through to publication in high-quality journals and disseminating the final results. For the grade 6 post we are looking for someone who can be responsible for overseeing the statistical/scientific aspects of a range of trials in the portfolio of the CTR. Educated to postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area (or with relevant experience) applicants should have experience in statistical methods and have knowledge of clinical trials, being prepared to oversee trial development as part of an integrated trials group. While for the grade 5 post we are looking for someone educated to graduate or MSc level in a subject with substantial statistical content. For informal queries, please contact Rebecca Playle (Head of Statistics) on 029-20687516 [log in to unmask] This post is full time (35 hours a week), available immediately and is open-ended. When applying, please state clearly on your supporting statement which role you are applying for. Salary: £26,495 - £30,688 per annum (Research Assistant - Grade 5) £32,548 - £38,833 per annum (Research Associate - Grade 6) Date advert posted: Monday, 15 January 2018 Closing date: Thursday, 1 February 2018 Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received or to extend this for a further 2 weeks of required. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. Full Job description details can be found on the vacancies page of the Cardiff university website You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.