News FeedThe Medical Research Council's Biostatistics Unit is based at Cambridge and aims to advance medical science by the development of statistical methodology and collaboration in major research studies. It is one of Europe's leading biostatistics research institutions and includes many internationally renowned statisticians.
Research Officer/Information Scientist
£25,000 - £27,000 (dependent on qualifications and skillset)
This is a new and exciting opportunity for an individual with a good understanding of the research environment to support the Unit and its Director in the day to day management of internal and external aspects of its research activities.
You will need a degree or MSc in a quantitative scientific discipline (or highly relevant experience) and an interest in medical statistics together with good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to maintain internal and external relationships.
Your salary is supported by a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual holiday entitlement and an optional final salary MRC pension scheme. Excellent sports and social facilities are also available on this no-smoking site.
Please see the full job description on our website www.mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk for details of the post. For an informal discussion, please contact Peter Ilian, Unit Administrator on 01223 330397, or email: peter.ilian@mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk in the first instance.
Applications should include a covering letter and a full CV together with the contact details of two professional referees who can be approached prior to interview. Please e-mail your application to: cambridge.recruitment@ssc.mrc.ac.uk or post it to: MRC Shared Service Centre, North Star House, Swindon, Wilts. SN2 1FF, quoting job reference 2007-481.
Closing date: 31 August 2007.
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