WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You will have a PhD in cancer epidemiology, biostatistics, public health (quantitative) or a closely related discipline and experience working in medical research within the NHS or an academic environment. You will have training and experience in conducting epidemiologic analyses of large datasets. Ideally, you will have experience of analysing colorectal cancer screening and surveillance data. You will have excellent academic writing and editing skills and have published first-author papers in high-impact medical journals. You will have presented at major international scientific conferences and meetings, as well as at meetings with patient groups. You will have prepared and run patient and public involvement and engagement workshops. In your past research studies, you will have had experience seeking and receiving ethical approval and also worked with external health data providers and within data regulations related to clinical studies. You should also be willing to contribute to some undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Would you like to work on cutting-edge epidemiological research that is making a real difference in the prevention and early diagnosis of cancer? An opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cancer Epidemiology to support the research activities of the Cancer Screening and Prevention Research Group (CSPRG, www.csprg.org.uk).

WHAT YOU WOULD BE DOING

In this role, you will examine post-polypectomy surveillance and surveillance of other high-risk groups, such as those with Lynch syndrome. You will independently conduct statistical analyses of large datasets, produce outputs for discussion, prepare manuscripts for publication, present the data at national/international meetings, and will be expected to apply for external research funding.
You will work within an internationally renowned multidisciplinary group undertaking epidemiologic research into the prevention and early detection of gastrointestinal cancers. Joining a friendly, highly motivated team, you will be involved in several clinical research projects funded by the UK Government and charities.