We are looking for a Data Analyst to provide analytical data management to the Evaluating the Health Effects of Social Interventions Programme (www.sphsu.mrc.ac.uk/research-programmes/ev) in this unit. The aim of the MRC Social and Public Health Sciences Unit is to promote human health via the study of social and environmental influences on health (www.sphsu.mrc.ac.uk).
You will undertake statistical analyses of complex data sets based on studies of different designs (e.g. longitudinal, cross sectional) and settings (e.g. international, schools. neighbourhoods) and manage complex data sets. You will be working collaboratively with the team leader on a variety of projects using these data sets and writing up research for reports aimed at audience of varying levels of expertise and for academic journals. You will also have the opportunity to present your results at scientific and non-technical meetings to colleagues and peers and support other aspects of research in the team, such as those related to data analysis.
You must have an honours degree in Statistics or related discipline with a high statistical content to apply for this post. A PhD in Medical Statistics, or a quantitative discipline would be desirable. Experience working with epidemiological or social science datasets; experience with longitudinal data and an understanding of the public health significance of health inequalities is also essential. You must also have experience in the use of multivariate analyses including logistic regression and repeated measures and knowledge of major statistical packages - SAS and/or Stata or SPSS.
If successful, you will be supervised by Professor Lyndal Bond and informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Bond at l.bond@sphsu.mrc.ac.uk or call 0141 357 3949. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, competitive salary and a final salary pension scheme.
Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk to view the full job description and person requirements and complete an online application quoting reference IRC17053. If you are unable to apply online please contact us on 01793 867003. Closing date for applications: 17th April 2011. The planned date for interviews and selection: w/c 23rd May 2011.
When applying online please upload a cover letter and CV clearly stating in your letter why you would like to be considered for this position and how you meet each of the criteria listed in the Person Requirements. Please also supply the details of two referees.
Please note that appointment will be made subject to pre-employment health and security screening and satisfactory references.
The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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