Cambridge, UK: Statistician (Meta-Analysis of Epidemiologic Studies), University of Cambridge, Department of Public Health and Primary Care

Statistician
Department of Public Health and Primary Care
University of Cambridge
£25,134-£32,796

Limit of tenure applies*

We are looking for a Statistician (Research Associate grade) to focus on statistical methods for meta-analysis of epidemiological studies using individual participant data, with implications for the million-person Emerging Risk Factors Collaboration. The post-holder will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team within the Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge. He/she will also collaborate closely with senior statisticians at the co-located MRC Biostatistics Unit.
Candidates should ideally possess a PhD in statistics or a closely-related discipline and/or relevant experience.

Further information can be obtained from Karina Prasad, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory Site, Wort's Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN, tel: (01223) 741302, fax: (01223) 741339, e-mail: kp319@medschl.cam.ac.uk and to whom applications (including a full CV) should be sent, together with Form PD18, Parts I and III only.

* Limit of tenure: Three years.

Closing date: 28 September 2007.