JOB: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Medical Statistics

Dear Allstats members,

We have a job opening for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Medical Statistics at the Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit, Queen Mary University of London, Whitechapel, London.

Closing Date is 20th March 2017.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Sally Kerry at s.m.kerry@qmul.ac.uk.

For more details and to apply please follow the link: https://webapps2.is.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/job.action?jobRef=QMUL10945

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated statistician with leadership skills or potential to join the Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit (PCTU). The post will involve taking responsibility for all statistical aspects of major trials and other studies contributing to design and oversight of analysis, including liaising with other chief investigators and other researchers within and outside the Centre for Primary Care and Public Health as required. You would also be expected to undertake a small amount of advisory work under the auspices of the Research Design Service London as required and do some teaching.

The post requires an ability to liaise with staff at all levels, undertake specific leadership roles related to the running and development of the unit, line manage junior staff and make significant contributions to the field of pragmatic clinical trials both nationally and internationally. It is essential that the post-holder can work independently and supervise, support and develop junior staff. Appropriate training and support to carry out this role will be given to a post-holder at lecturer level if necessary. A desire to contribute to the strategic development of the unit is essential. You will possess a higher degree in statistics or equivalent, have experience of contributing to collaborative grant applications including for clinical trials, of methodological research preferably in the area of clinical trials, and of a wide range of statistical techniques. A track record in statistical methodological research in the field of pragmatic trials would be an advantage. You will have a strong publication record, and be able to teach at all levels and supervise a PhD student.

The Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit leads and supports clinical trials in which the primary question of interest relates to intervention effectiveness: whether an intervention works under real-life conditions. It currently leads or supports 38 pragmatic trials or other well-designed studies, including pilot and feasibility studies. The unit additionally conducts methodological research particularly related to cluster randomised trials, pilot and feasibility studies, innovative trial design and good practice in the design, conduct and analysis of pragmatic trials.
http://blizard.qmul.ac.uk/research-groups/225-pragmatic-clinical-trials-unit.html

Research Design Service London is a collaboration between Kings, Imperial, UCL and Queen Mary. It is led from Kings. http://www.rds-london.nihr.ac.uk/

Based in Whitechapel in the heart of London’s east end, the Centre for Primary Care and Public Health brings together some of the UK’s leading researchers, practitioners and educators in a vibrant, multidisciplinary group, including those with backgrounds in general practice, biostatistics, medical sociology, immunology, genetics, public health, nursing, bioethics and psychology with the aim of delivering world-leading research and education to inform and support local, national and global primary care and public health. Research ranges from translational research, for example on the effects of vitamin D to policy research and focuses http://blizard.qmul.ac.uk/centres/centre-for-primary-care-and-public-health.html

We will consider applications from those wishing to work full-time or part-time. This is a fixed term appointment for 3 years starting in June 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter. Starting salary at Lecturer level will be in the range £44,815 to £50,030 per annum (pro rata for part time) inclusive of London Allowance or in the range £52,878 to £59,104 if appointed at Senior Lecturer level. Benefits include 30 days’ annual leave, 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 Sally Kerry at s.m.kerry@qmul.ac.uk. Application enquiries should be directed to recruitment at recruitment@qmul.ac.uk.

Further information about the Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD) can be found at www.smd.qmul.ac.uk.