INSTITUTE OF CANCER RESEARCH
SECTION OF CANCER GENETICS
Statistician
The Institute of Cancer Research is at the forefront of international cancer
research and, with the Royal Marsden NHS Trust, forms the largest
comprehensive cancer centre in Europe. The Section of Cancer Genetics has an
international reputation for its work on understanding inherited
susceptibility to a number of tumours. Applications are invited for a
Cancer Research UK post to work on genetic susceptibility to cancer.
We require an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our
expanding statistical genetics group. The successful candidate will
contribute to ongoing studies as well as to the design and analysis of new
projects. Applicants must have: a higher degree in statistics or equivalent
qualification; experience in a research environment; good organisational and
interpersonal skills; self motivation, the capacity to work in a team and
the ability to produce reports to deadlines. Previous experience of genetics
would be useful but is not essential.
The starting salary will be in the range of £29,695 to £37,476 per annum
inclusive. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The post will be for up to three years in the first instance and there will
be the possibility of renewal, subject to future grant applications.
Informal enquiries are welcome and can be made to Richard Houlston (tel:
0208 722 4175; e-mail: [log in to unmask]). Please Note - this email
address is for enquiries only and CVs must be submitted in line with the
instructions below.
To apply, please send two copies of your CV including the names and
addresses of two referees and a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring
form, to the HR Office, The Institute of Cancer Research, 123 Old Brompton
Road, London SW7 3RP quoting reference number B261. For a job description
and equal opportunities form please visit our website at www.icr.ac.uk .
Alternatively you may call our 24 hour recruitment line on 020 7153 5475.
Closing date for applications: 5th May 2009
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