Medical Statistician
Cancer Research UK & UCL Cancer Trials Centre
The Cancer Research UK & UCL Cancer Trials Centre (CTC) is part of the
Cancer Institute at University College London. The CTC is involved in the
design, conduct and analysis of multi-centre national and international
clinical phase II and III trials in a variety of cancers, mainly
evaluating new treatments. We have a vacancy for an experienced medical
statistician, preferably with a background in clinical trials. The vacancy
will provide a valuable opportunity to make an important contribution to
cancer research.
The post-holder is expected to take the statistical lead on several
trials. He/she will link with one or more tumour groups and contribute to
the design of new trials, work closely with clinical investigators and CTC
staff when applying for grant funding, have responsibility for the
statistical analyses plan, interim reports and final analyses, and help
write papers for publication with investigators. The post-holder will also
be able to develop their own research interests and contribute to
postgraduate teaching.
We are looking for a post-graduate (M.Sc. or above) in Medical Statistics
or related subject with practical experience in clinical trials and/or
epidemiological studies. Knowledge of statistical methods of design and
analysis in medical research are essential.
Salary: £36,351 to £42,907 (Grade 8), including London weighting.
The post is funded by Cancer Research UK on a core programme grant, and
employed through UCL.
Application forms can be obtained from Peacelyn Jeyaratnam, Cancer
Research UK and Cancer Trials Centre, 90 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T
4TJ (E-mail: [log in to unmask]). Tel: 020 7679 9898.
Benefits include 27 days annual leave per year plus 6 UCL closure days (in
addition to national holidays), a contributory pension scheme and an
interest free season ticket loan. UCL staff also have access to a wide
range of free internal courses.
The closing date for applications is: 30 November 2007.
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