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Statistician - QMUL19403

Applications are invited for the post of Statistician in the UKCRC registered Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit (PCTU), the Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London.

You will be joining a team of statisticians and health economists currently working within the unit on a wide variety of trials, systematic reviews/meta-analysis and observational studies at different stages of their development and completion. The unit also carries out methodological research related to trials, and has an international reputation for its work on cluster-randomised trials and trials of complex interventions.

You will possess an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or have equivalent experience, and an MSc degree in statistics or other relevant subject.  You will have some experience of medical research and a good knowledge of clinical trial design and analysis. You will also be a strong and enthusiastic communicator about the value of sound statistical approaches. The ability to work as part of a team and to organise and prioritise your own work are essential.

The post is a full time and fixed term appointment for one year, starting in September 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter.  Starting salary will be in the range of £31,054 - £32,735 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance. 

The closing date for applications is 18 September 2019. Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.

Clinical Trial Manager - QMUL19460 

Applications are invited for the role of Clinical Trial Manager in the Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London.

The Blizard Institute is the largest institute of Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry and aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching and clinical service.

This exciting new post represents an ideal opportunity for a self-motivated, experienced Trial Manager to work in a multi-site CTIMP trial in a registered Clinical Trials Unit.

The post holder’s role will be to coordinate and manage #ChariotMS (Cladribine to halt deterioration in people with advanced multiple sclerosis) in collaboration with the lead research team based at the Blizard Institute (Centre for Neuroscience, Surgery and Trauma) and the Trial management Group in PCTU. 

Previous research experience in multi-site Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMPs) involving contact with NHS patients or research participants is essential.  Previous experience in MS trials would be beneficial.

The post is a full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 57 months in the first instance. The expected start date is September 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter.  Starting salary will be in the range of £33,615 - £39,483 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

The closing date for applications is 08 September 2019 . Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.

Clinical Trials eCRF Database Developer - QMUL19459

Applications are invited for the role of Clinical Trials eCRF Database Developer in the Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London.

The Blizard Institute is the largest institute of Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry and aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching and clinical service.

We are looking for a Clinical Trials eCRF Database Developer to join our expanding team of highly motivated data management and IT staff in supporting a growing portfolio of clinical trials. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with a number of trial teams working on a variety of clinical trials in important priority areas for the NHS. These include trials exploring ways of delivering primary care, trials focusing on women's health and mental health, and trials related to bowel conditions and surgery.

The post-holder will have a key role in the design, development, validation and support of trial database applications using electronic data capture (EDC) systems, as well as the development of relevant documentation, and training of end-users. He/she will also advise on the current regulatory framework regarding data protection and clinical data management procedures.

A degree level qualification is essential, as is significant experience of data management and database development, especially on the use of EDC systems. Knowledge and understanding of data protection and information security (e.g. Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR) are also required.

The post is a full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 24 months, starting as soon as possible. Starting salary will be in the range £33,615-£39,483 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

The closing date for applications is 13 September 2019. Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.

PhD opportunities

If you think you might be interested in doing a PhD studentship within the Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit please contact us on pctu-enquiries@qmul.ac.uk. 

This document PhD opportunities at the Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit [PDF 95KB] lists potential projects and supervisors but if you have an idea that is not listed, please feel free to contact us to find out if your idea is something we think we could supervise.