Job details: Research Statistician 

Contract type: 1 year fixed term Salary: AFC Band 6
(in the first instance)
Hours: 37.5 per week Closing date: 14/9/07 

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated
Research Statistician to work on a specific research project. This is an
exciting 1 year project which has attracted funding from the Department
of Health to investigate the potential for influenza and pneumococcal
vaccination to prevent acute myocardial infarction. This is a study
involving the statistical analysis of a large primary care dataset 

Based in Lincolnshire and with responsibilities across the county you
will work closely with Lincolnshire Teaching Primary Care Trust's
Research and Development Department, the University of Lincoln and other
members of the project team based at the University of Nottingham. 

The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of the research
project. Specific responsibilities will include working closely with
members of the project team to develop the statistical methods in the
analysis plan, analysing data from the database and preparing reports
and conference abstracts and papers for submission to peer reviewed
journals and presenting at national and international conferences.

You will have experience of quantitative research including statistical
analysis of large and complex datasets. You should be proficient in the
use and knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages and quantitative data
analysis packages such as Stata. Good written and verbal communication
skills are essential, as is the ability to take a liaison role across
the region linking in with members of the project team.

Qualified to degree level in statistics, although similar qualification
and research experience will be considered; appropriate methodology
training is essential. Experience of health research is desirable.

The post holder will report directly to a project Steering Group but
will also be provided with supervision from members of the project team.

For all enquiries please contact :
Prof Niro Siriwardena on 01522 886939 or email
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