Cambridge, UK: 3 x Statisticians (risk prediction for CVD), Dept of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge

3 x Statisticians
Department of Public Health and Primary Care
University of Cambridge
£25,888-£33,780 or £22,332-£25,135

Limit of tenure applies*

2 x Research Associates
1 x Research Assistant
We seek three statisticians to contribute to the development and testing of statistical methods for risk prediction, with particular application to cardiovascular disease. This will constitute methodological research, empirical research and applied research using data from the million-person Emerging Risk Factors Collaboration. The work is led jointly by staff at the University of Cambridge and the closely collaborating MRC Biostatistics Unit. We welcome applicants with a graduate degree in statistics (or related field), some work experience and a strong interest in the application of statistical methods to health research and epidemiology.

A full job description is available on the website: http://www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/employment.htm or available from Angela Harper (contact details below).
How to apply For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Angela Wood (amw79@medschl.cam.ac.uk, tel: 01223 740896).
Applications (including cover letter, CV, and Form PD18, Parts 1 and III available from www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18 ) should be sent to Angela Harper, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory Site, Wort's Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN, tel. 01223 741302, fax 01223 741339, email: ah523@medschl.cam.ac.uk.

The Department operates a no-smoking policy. The University offers a range of benefits including attractive pension schemes, professional development, family friendly policies, health and welfare provision and staff discounts.

* Limit of tenure: 3 years

Closing date: 15 September 2008.