Principal Statistician

(Full / Part time – minimum 60% of full time basis)

This post is available on an open ended basis with fixed funding which is confirmed for 3 years in the first instance

The Clinical Trials Research Unit (CTRU) at the University of Leeds is a leader in the field of clinical trials research and is UK Clinical Research Collaboration Registered CTU and a member of the NCRI group of CTUs.  The Unit conducts national and international randomised clinical trials in a variety of clinical fields (cancer, cardiovascular disease and stroke, mental health, obesity, skin, musculoskeletal disease and complex interventions).  The CTRU has a strong methodological portfolio associated with clinical trial research. Our aim is to support the challenge of changing clinical practice for the better and our past results and current work has already helped to do this – http://medhealth.leeds.ac.uk/LICTR

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Cancer Division for a talented and enthusiastic individual, keen to join a large, well-established group of statisticians supporting the Unit’s work on clinical trials.  Working in a multidisciplinary team including statisticians, programmers, clinicians, health economists, health service researchers and trial managers, you will be involved in a wide range of statistical activities, including preparing grant applications, design, conduct and analysis of clinical trials, general consulting to and training of health professionals.  You will work on internationally renowned trials designed to answer questions of real importance to clinicians and patients, ultimately improving disease outcomes and patient care.   As Principal Statistician, you will provide the statistical strategic lead and supervision during the design and implementation for a number of complex trials within the CTRU Cancer Division with a focus on solid tumours.

If you want to make a difference and be part of a successful, highly talented, multi-disciplinary team, then we want you.  All statistical roles offer excellent opportunities for career development within a well-established statistical team and a chance to further broaden your expertise through methodological research.  Opportunities also exist for PhD registration.   With a postgraduate qualification with a major statistical component, you will have excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills and be able to work well within a multidisciplinary team.  In addition, you will have considerable experience in complex clinical trials, project management and people management skills, together with a nationally recognised research profile in clinical trials and medical statistics. 

The University of Leeds is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offers a range of family friendly policies (http://hr.leeds.ac.uk/homepage/4/policies). The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN and holds the Bronze award. The School of Medicine gained the Bronze award in 2013.  We are committed to being an inclusive medical school that values all staff, and we are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees.

Informal enquiries regarding the post should be directed to Julia Brown, tel. +44 (0) 113 343 1476; j.m.b.brown@leeds.ac.uk

If you have any specific enquiries about your online application please contact ctrujobs@leeds.ac.uk  tel: +44 (0) 113 343 1477