Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry
(Queen Mary, University of London)
Department: Centre for Health Sciences
Starting salary will be in the range GBP33,659 - GBP39,627 per annum (Grade 4) inclusive of London Allowance
Closing date for applications: Friday 15th October 2010
Job description: see link to Word document at http://webapps.qmul.ac.uk/hr/vacancies/jobs.php?id=2003
Please ensure you read this document before applying.
Overview: Applications are invited for the post of Statistician based in the UKCRC registered Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit. The unit is located in the Centre for Health Sciences and is also linked with the Centre for Psychiatry. The successful candidate will be joining a team of 8 statisticians currently working within the Centre for Health Sciences.
The purpose of this post is to contribute to the Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit's ability to lead, support and encourage high quality pragmatic trials and pilot studies where they fit with the research strategies of the two Centres with which the Unit is linked, or with the methodological interests of the Unit. The post will involve contributing to trial protocols, trial steering committees, developing statistical analysis plans, conducting statistical analyses, liaising with other researchers and health professionals both within and outside the Centres for Health Sciences and Psychiatry, and contributing to a small amount of teaching. There is also the possibility of developing some methodological work if appropriate.
The successful candidate will possess a higher degree in statistics or equivalent, have some experience of medical research and a good knowledge of clinical trial design and analysis. He/she will need to be able to write reports and papers, and to work to required deadlines. He/she will also be a strong and enthusiastic communicator about the value of sound statistical approaches. Flexibility in work undertaken and the ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team are essential.
The post is full time and fixed term for 3 years starting in January 2011. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, final salary pension scheme, interest-free season ticket loan and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
Informal enquiries about the post can be addressed to Professor Sandra Eldridge on 020 7882 2519 or to [log in to unmask]
Details about the Centre for Health Sciences and the Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit can be found at www.ihse.qmul.ac.uk/chs/
Application enquiries should be directed to Whitechapel recruitment at [log in to unmask]
To apply, please visit the Human Resources website on www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies and search for reference QMUL0204.
Interviews are expected to be held in late October 2010.
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