Medical Sciences Division, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Botnar Research Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford
Grade 7: Salary in the range £30,738 – £36,672 p.a.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Statistician to join the Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU), led by Professors Doug Altman and Sallie Lamb, and the Centre for Statistics in Medicine (CSM), led by Professor Doug Altman, at the Botnar Research Centre, Oxford. OCTRU provides input into design, conduct and reporting in early and later phase clinical trials in surgery, musculoskeletal sciences, respiratory, gastroenterology, critical care and oncology.
As Medical Statistician you will contribute to the design, analysis and presentation of results of collaborative clinical research projects. This will involve learning to interact directly with researchers, helping to ensure the completion and delivery of projects within deadlines and contributing to maintaining the projects’ scientific quality and integrity.
You will have a good first degree, preferably with a large statistical component as well as a postgraduate degree in statistics. You will be familiar with key aspects of study design and analysis and aware of the latest statistical techniques. You will have substantial medical statistics experience, supported by a publication record. Good communication skills, an ability to grasp clinical research problems and project management skills are essential. Specialist knowledge in all aspects of running clinical trials, experience of teaching or facilitating formal training in medical statistics and understanding of research grants and contract processes would be desirable.
This is a full-time post for a fixed-term of 2 years in the first instance.
A lower grade offer may be made (Grade 6: £27,328 - £32,600 p.a.) with commensurate reduction in responsibilities if a suitable candidate cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on Monday 24 October 2016. You will be required to submit a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Interviews are scheduled for Friday 4 November 2016.
Contact Person : Recruitment Team Vacancy ID : 125619
Contact Phone : 01865 737843 Closing Date : 24-Oct-2016
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