[Forum SIS] job at Imperial College London

Gio 19 Nov 2009 18:21:28 CET

Cari colleghi,

vi segnalo un´opportunità di lavoro al National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, London, nel gruppo di Peter Burney. 

Cordiali saluti

Cosetta

Cosetta Minelli, MD PhD

Institute of Genetic Medicine 

EURAC research
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Research Associate in Medical Statistics 

Respiratory Epidemiology and Public Health, Population Genetics and Gene Therapy, 

National Heart and Lung Institute

Salary: £30,520 - £38,930 per annum

The Respiratory Epidemiology and Public Health group at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, is looking to recruit a Research Associate in Medical Statistics.

The Respiratory Epidemiology and Public Health group undertakes many studies on chronic respiratory disease, both local projects and large international surveys including the European Community Respiratory Health Survey, the Burden of Obstructive Lung Disease and the surveys of the GA2LEN network of excellence.  The group is associated with the MRC-HPA funded centre for environment and health. 

You will be associated with a variety of studies but will have a major role in the Burden of Obstructive Lung Disease, an international survey of chronic obstructive lung disease focused on low and middle income countries.  You will be expected and encouraged to develop as an independent investigator holding your own independent grants.

You will have a first degree in mathematics or statistics and a PhD or equivalent qualification in epidemiology or statistics.  You should also have a good working knowledge of a statistical package in the field of epidemiology preferably STATA and strong data analysis skills.

The post is full-time, fixed term for four years and is based at the Royal Brompton campus.  

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Deborah Jarvis by telephone on: 0207 352 8121 ext 3506 or by email to Professor Peter Burney: p.burney a imperial.ac.uk. 

Our preferred method of application is online via our website http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/employment (please select "Job Search" then enter the job title or vacancy reference number into "Keywords"). Please complete and upload an application form as directed. 

Alternatively, if you are unable to apply online, please contact the HR Assistant on 0207 5941956 or email rb.recruitment a imperial.ac.uk to request an application form.

Job Reference: RB138-09

Closing Date: 12 November 2009

Committed to equality and valuing diversity.  We are also an Athena Silver SWAN Award winner and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:                                Research Associate

Division:                                 National Heart and Lung Institute

Section:                                  Population Genetics and Gene Therapy

Group:                                    Respiratory Epidemiology and Public Health

Job Family and Level:          Research and Education - Level B

Salary range:                         £30,520 - £38,930 per annum

Responsible to:                     Professor Peter Burney

Location:                                Emmanuel Kaye Building, Royal Brompton campus

Duration:                                Full-time for 4 years

The Purpose of the post

The post holder will be responsible for providing statistical input to a variety of epidemiological projects including the BOLD survey.  At the research assessment exercise in 2008 the epidemiology and public health return from Imperial College was rated second in rank nationally by the Guardian newspaper. 

The respiratory epidemiology and public health group undertakes many studies on chronic respiratory disease, both local projects and large international surveys including the European Community Respiratory Health Survey, the Burden of Obstructive Lung Disease and the surveys of the GA2LEN network of excellence.  The group is associated with the MRC-HPA funded centre for environment and health. 

BOLD is a prevalence survey of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) conducted among non-institutionalised adults aged >40 years.  It has been running for several years and is now focused on low and middle income countries.  COPD is projected to rank fifth in burden of disease in 2020. 

The post offers the opportunity for the Research Associate to work with International leaders in the field of respiratory epidemiology and participate in an area of respiratory medicine that is increasing in significance.

Key Responsibilities

*	Provide statistical input into major studies of respiratory disease
*	Assist in the general co-ordination of research projects and to co-ordinate in the absence of colleagues
*	Manage and train more junior statisticians and act as a supervisor to students wishing to take higher degrees
*	Provide oversight and advice to collaborating centres on the sampling of populations
*	Develop a career as a leader in the area of medical statistics through raising grants and writing papers
*	Provide feedback to partners with the data they collect

*	Analyse the data collected from research projects

*	Record, analyse and communicate scientific data together with a clear interpretation of results
*	Make a strong contribution to reporting study results, including writing up for publication in peer-reviewed journals

·         Liaise effectively with other researchers Internationally with an interest in the use of these data

·         Participate in seminars and work-in-progress meetings within the departments

*	Develop relevant research skills

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof. Peter Burney by telephone on: 0207 352 8121 ext 3506 or by email: p.burney a imperial.ac.uk 

The successful candidate will also comply with all relevant College policies, including Data Protection, Financial Regulations, Equal Opportunities Policy, Promoting Race Equality Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Information Systems Security Policy and Intellectual Property Rights and Register of Interests Policies.

Job descriptions cannot be exhaustive and so the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Imperial College is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating discrimination.  All employees are expected to adhere to the principles set out in our Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy, Promoting Race Equality Policy and Disability Policy and all other relevant guidance/practice frameworks.

IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications:

Essential

*	BSc (Hons) in mathematics or statistics
*	PhD in statistics or epidemiology, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience

Knowledge and Experience:

Essential

*	Good working knowledge of a statistical package in the field of epidemiology preferably STATA

Desirable

*	Experience of supervising junior statistical staff
*	Record of peer reviewed publication in field of statistics/epidemiology
*	Experience of respiratory disease research
*	Knowledge of COPD and its causes
*	Experience in project management 

Skills and Abilities:

Essential

*	Strong skills in data analysis 
*	Ability to present information effectively both verbally at meetings and in written project reports
*	Ability to work independently, with a minimum of supervision
*	Ability to co-write papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals
*	Ability to work with others across disciplinary boundaries
*	Good interpersonal skills
*	Good organisational skills
*	Enthusiastic and self-motivated

*	Ability to pay close attention to detail
*	Proven ability to complete projects and work to deadlines

Other:

·         Be prepared to work flexible working hours as responsibilities demand from time to time

Application Guidance

Please read the person specification carefully and describe, as part of your application, how much you feel you meet each of the criteria. 

An application form and guidance on how to apply online can be found on Imperial College's employment website www.imperial.ac.uk/employment.

Please email rb.recruitment a imperial.ac.uk if you have any queries.

Thank you for your interest in this post. We look forward to receiving your application.

Short listed candidates will be contacted as soon as possible after the closing date.

Job Reference: RB138-09.

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