Barts & the London School of Medicine & Dentistry
Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine
Centre for Cancer Prevention
Statistician
Applications are invited for a Statistician to work within the Centre for Cancer Prevention. The Centre is at the forefront of research internationally into the prevention and control of cancer. We have particularly active programmes of research studying breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancer prevention, cancer screening and statistical methods for clinical trials and epidemiology.
While the post-holders will have the opportunity to be involved with other activities of the Centre, the main duties of the posts include:
• To work on data from the pilot of the UKLS trial of low dose CT screening for lung cancer;
• To work on development and application of lung cancer risk models, in particular the Liverpool Lung Project risk model.
Applicants must be educated to degree level or equivalent in Statistics or related quantitative field and experience of working with large data sets. A Postgraduate diploma/degree or equivalent in statistics or related quantitative filed is desirable. The candidates will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a working knowledge of statistical, mathematical and database packages, in particular STATA. Knowledge and experience in bioinformatics would be a particular advantage.
This is a 6-months 50%FTE part time post. Salary will be in the range £30,500 to £39,936 per annum pro rata inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave pro rata, defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.
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 should be addressed to Professor Stephen Duffy at [log in to unmask] or on 020 7882 3535.
Details about the institute can be found at www.wolfson.qmul.ac.uk/ccp/
Application enquiries should be directed to the Recruitment Team at [log in to unmask]
To apply, please visit the Human Resources website on http://www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies and search for reference QMUL0928.
The closing date for the applications is 14th June 2012.
Interviews are expected to be held during w/c 25th June 2012.
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