Medical Statisticians Job Reference OHMS008 Westlakes Research Institute combines a successful consultancy with a research based academic capability in West Cumbria. Our interests cover Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Medical Statistics, Genetics, Bio-sciences and Social Sciences. The continuing development and growth of our business has created vacancies for two Statistician's to join a team of five within the Occupational Health and Medical Statistics Department. The statistical work of the Occupational Health & Medical Statistics department is directed towards the commercial application of statistics to occupational health and health care problems. The work includes occupational epidemiology, sickness absence and clinical trials studies. To succeed in this challenging post you will have a degree in mathematics or statistics, ideally backed by a post-graduate qualification. With a strong grounding in biostatistics and possibly some knowledge of pharmacokinetics, ideally gained from 2 - 3 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a contract research organisation, you will be a self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have an ability to meet deadlines. This is an outstanding opportunity to utilise your knowledge and develop your potential as a statistician For further information about the work of the department and Westlakes please contact Dave McGeoghegan, e-mail [log in to unmask], telephone number 01946-514038. Based on the edge of England's Lake District, the successful applicants will be able to enjoy the beauty of this county and the many outdoor pursuits that this area offers, along with affordable housing and highly acclaimed schools. The contract of employment for all posts will be with Westlakes Scientific Consulting, which is the commercial trading arm of Westlakes Research Institute. Salary will commensurate with experience. For an application form and further details please call (01946) 514000 quoting the appropriate job reference or write to: Ann Gallagher, Personnel Department, Westlakes Scientific Consulting, The Princess Royal Building, Westlakes Science & Technology Park, Moor Row, Cumbria, CA24 3LN. E-mail address [log in to unmask] Closing date: 7th May 1999 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%