Statistician - University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen

Job Title: YHS154R - Research Assistant (Statistician), - Ref:1316091

College / University Administration
College of Life Sciences & Medicine
School / Section
School of Medicine & Dentistry
Discipline/Area
Division of Applied Health Sciences
Position Type
Full-time
University Grade Structure
Grade 5
Salary From
£25,504
Salary To
£28,685
Job Summary
A research assistant is required to join the statistical team within the Health Services Research Unit (HSRU - www.abdn.ac.uk/hsru) at the University of Aberdeen. The team are involved in a wide range of statistical activities including the design, conduct and analysis of randomised trials, meta-analysis, decision modelling, non-randomised studies and methodological research projects in these areas, with collaborators from other national and international centres. Candidates should have a good degree in statistics (or a closely related subject).

The Health Services Research Unit undertakes a major programme of research which includes randomised controlled trials co-ordinated by the Centre for Healthcare Randomised Trials (CHaRT), systematic reviews (including meta-analysis), cohort studies, quasi-experiments and descriptive surveys. The statistical team has input across most Unit projects and hence is required to provide advice on a wide range of statistical issues. Typically, this includes advising on the design of projects, data management, and undertaking analysis where appropriate.

As this post is funded by the Interval Dental Recalls Trail it will be offered for a period of 2 years.
Criteria
• A good degree in statistics (or closely related subject).

• Excellent IT skills: In the Unit, SAS, Stata WinBUGS and SPSS are most often used for statistical purposes

• Interest in data management and statistical analysis in the health care field

Deadline: 15/04/2013

How to Apply:

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