FREELANCE SENIOR STATISTICAL CONSULTANT
This role offers an experienced statistician the opportunity to provide
specialised advice and support to the internationally renowned General
Practice Research Database (GPRD) Research Team. This will involve
providing input into study design, undertaking advanced statistical
analysis, and developing novel methodologies for epidemiological
multi-database research.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Assisting in the design, specification and interpretation of
epidemiological studies from a specialised statistical standpoint.
Providing advice and support to colleagues regarding the appropriate use
and application of advanced statistical techniques
* Conducting complex statistical analyses of large electronic
observational GP datasets
* Developing, specifying and disseminating novel methodologies for
multi-database analysis
The successful applicant will have:
* a doctorate level degree or equivalent in statistics or epidemiology
and a demonstrably high level and up to date understanding of advanced
epidemiological and statistical techniques
* a significant publication history in internationally renowned journals
in both developing and applying complex statistical methodologies
* experience of providing comprehensive epidemiological consultancy
regarding observational databases
* refine analytical thinking and the ability to understand, resolve and
communicate complex statistical issues
* a proven ability to programme in both SAS and Stata
* good interpersonal and leadership skills and a highly motivated
proactive approach
* excellent presentation skills with a record of disseminating research
The successful applicant will be predominantly based at home
(international applications welcome) and will benefit from flexible
hours.
GPRD has an international team of pharmacoepidemiologists,
biostatisticians and doctors working with the world's largest
computerised database of anonymised longitudinal medical records from
primary care that is linked with other healthcare data. The database is
the most comprehensive source of data of its kind and is used worldwide
for medical and public health research by the pharmaceutical industry,
clinical research organisations, regulators, government departments and
leading academic institutions.
For more information please contact Rachael Boggon (Research
Statistician): [log in to unmask]
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