Job Title: Head of DTU Biostatistics Group
Dept: DTU, University of Oxford
Grade 9: Salary £42,351 - £49,096 with a discretionary range to £53,650 p.a.
A highly motivated senior medical statistician with proven experience in the
design, oversight and analysis of multinational clinical outcome trials is
sought to head the Diabetes Trials Unit (DTU) Biostatistics Group.
The DTU is the largest Academic Research Organisation (ARO) worldwide that
specialises in performing mega trials in the fields of diabetes and
cardiovascular diseases and forms an integral part of the RAE 4* rated
University of Oxford Nuffield Department of Medicine. The unit, together
with its internationally recognised Biostatistics Group designs, runs and
analyses large-scale multinational interventional outcome trials, performs
disease-specific genetic and biomarker studies and undertakes challenging
statistical methodological research.
The successful candidate will join an innovative and award winning research
team specialising in the field of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
Reporting directly to the DTU Director, he or she will be expected to work
independently with broad responsibilities for statistical designs, analysis
plans and supervision of analyses, reporting of large and small-scale
clinical trials with opportunities for original research.
The postholder will provide statistical leadership, support, and quality
assurance to all the research staff in the department. He or she will
oversee the continued development and expansion of the Biostatistics Group,
manage and mentor statistical staff and through research activity,
publication and securing of external funding, contribute to maintaining and
improving the overall standing of the department.
The postholder should possess a PhD in Medical Statistics (or equivalent)
and have at least five years of practical experience in a relevant field
supported by a sound publication record. Substantial statistical experience
must include randomisation methodology, advanced multivariate modelling,
generalized mixed modelling, advanced survival analysis methodologies and
quality of life data analysis. Knowledge of health economic data analysis
will be an asset. This is a full-time appointment and the post is funded for
five years in the first instance with a high probability of extension.
The deadline for applications is Monday 25th May 2009.
Interviews are to be held on Wednesday 3rd June. Informal enquiries can be
made to Dr. Sanjoy Paul, Head of DTU Statistics Group, email:
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A detailed job description and application form are available from the
Personnel Administrator, OCDEM, Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford OX3
7LJ, by calling 01865 857 214, or by email: [log in to unmask]
Please quote reference H7-09-008-DTU in all correspondence.
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