http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx Latest job vacancies at LSHTM http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=PS01 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=PS01 Category: Academic | Closing Date: 16 Apr 2010 | Advancing methods in biostatistics and epidemiology is one of the strategic priorities of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. We are seeking an outstanding individual to take a leading role in this area and to develop and extend our thriving research programme. He or she will also contribute to our post-graduate MSc, PhD and short-course teaching in epidemiological methods and causal inference. The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is an international centre of excellence in public health and tropical medicine. In the 2008 UK Research Assessment Exercise the School was the third highest ranked institution in the country, with over 70% of its research assessed as world leading or internationally excellent. The successful candidate will hold a without-duration contract and be appointed at a level commensurate with qualifications and experience. Before applying, potential applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss the post with Professor Mike Kenward (tel: 020 7927 2472, mike.kenward@lshtm.ac.uk);  Dr Bianca De Stavola (tel: 020 7612 7852, bianca.destavola@lshtm.ac.uk); or Professor Peter Smith (tel: 020 7927 2246, peter.smith@lshtm.ac.uk ). Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk  The reference for this post is PS01.  Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.    Closing date for the receipt of applications is 16 April 2010.   Academic Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=JRC10 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=JRC10 Category: Academic | Closing Date: 16 Mar 2010 | The Medical Statistics Unit wishes to appoint a statistician, to work on the development, application and dissemination of statistical methods for the analysis of partially observed datasets. The successful applicant will work closely with Professor Mike Kenward and Dr James Carpenter on •  developing and applying statistical methods for missing data, specifically multiple imputation and augmented inverse probability weighting; • training and equipping medical and social science researchers in analysing partially observed datasets through (i) development of teaching resources, including web-based resources; (ii) co-leading workshops and short courses, and (iii) supporting software. This post represents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a very active research area within a highly regarded research group. The successful applicant requires an aptitude for and experience of both applied and methodological research, excellent communication skills (evidenced, for example, by contributing to short courses) and statistical computing experience.   A MSc in statistics or equivalent is essential, and PhD involving development and application of methodology to medical or social data desirable. The appointment, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, is available for 1 year with the probability of further extension.   The salary will be on the School’s Research Fellow scale, currently £35,370 – £40,188 per annum. Applications should be made on-line via our website jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. The reference for this post is JRC10. Applications should include a CV and the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk. Closing date for the receipt of applications is 16 March 2010.   Academic Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=EHG38 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=EHG38 Category: Academic | Closing Date: 18 Mar 2010 | The Hygiene Centre at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is a thriving multidisciplinary group with research activities in household hygiene, sanitation, water and behaviour change. The Centre is seeking a Research Assistant to develop and manage a growing programme of experimental and naturalistic research on persuasive communication and human motivation, particularly with relevance to everyday hygiene behaviours. In addition, the post holder will be encouraged to develop his or her own research agenda in line with the activities of the group and will be expected to contribute to the research output of the School. The post holder will work closely with Drs Robert Aunger and Valerie Curtis. This is a part-time post (0.5 FTE) available initially to December 2010 but may be extended subject to funding.   Salary is in the range of £30,792 - £35,370 per annum pro rata. Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. The reference for this post is EHG38.  Applications should also include a CV and the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted.  Closing date for the receipt of applications is Thursday 18 March 2010.   Academic Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=SP 1-10 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=SP 1-10 Category: Academic | Closing Date: 24 Mar 2010 | The Medical Statistics Unit wishes to appoint a statistician, mainly to work on the statistical analysis of results from major clinical trials and epidemiological studies.    Some of this research relates to cardiovascular disease, but available projects also cover a wide range of other medical topics.   In addition there will be the opportunity to collaborate in methodological research and study design.   Teaching of postgraduate students would also be encouraged.    The successful applicant requires an aptitude for both applied and methodological research, good communication skills and statistical computing experience.   An MSc in statistics or equivalent is essential and past experience of clinical trials and/or epidemiological research is desirable. The appointment is available for 2 years with the possibility of further extension.   The salary will be on the School’s Research Fellow/Lecturer scales, currently £35,370- £47,313 per annum. Applications should be made on-line via our website jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. The reference for this post is SP 1-10. Applications should include a CV and the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk. Closing date for the receipt of applications is 24 March 2010.   Academic Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=JG01 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=JG01 Category: Academic | Closing Date: 22 Mar 2010 | We are seeking a researcher to work on a study evaluating the public health impact of free bus travel for young people. The post-holder will conduct qualitative interviews with young people and older citizens in London. The project is funded by NIHR and the post is full-time for 18 months from 1st June. The successful applicant will have a postgraduate degree in the social sciences and have experience of qualitative research methods. Experience of conducting and analysing interviews is essential. The appointment will be for 18 months and will be made on the School’s Research Fellow scale (£35,370-£40,188 p.a inclusive). The post-holder will be supervised by Dr Judith Green. Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk The reference for this post is JG01. Closing date for applications is 22 March 2010.  Applications should include a CV and the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk   Please quote reference JG01. Academic Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=AD01 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=AD01 Category: Academic | Closing Date: 23 Apr 2010 | LONDON INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE The London International Development Centre has been awarded a £3.5m grant by the Leverhulme Trust to develop an innovative programme to link agriculture and health research for international development in the new Leverhulme Centre for Integrative Research on Agriculture and Health. This brings together research groups from six University of London Colleges, comprising economists, sociologists, anthropologists, nutritionists and epidemiologists to develop a programme of inter-sectoral and inter-disciplinary research, supported by new appointments, studentships and courses. The new Centre will appoint two Professors to provide vision and leadership. Candidates will have an outstanding international reputation in the study of agricultural or health systems, a record of successful research linking the two, and a commitment to inter-sectoral and inter-disciplinary approaches. One post, under the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), will focus on health links into agriculture and the other, under the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), on agricultural links into health. Professor, International Food, Agriculture and Health, Centre for Development, Environment and Policy, School of Oriental and African Studies.  Full details may be obtained from www.soas.ac.uk/jobs ,Reference 000154 Professor, Food Agriculture and International Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Full details may be obtained from http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. Reference AD01     Prospective candidates seeking further information may wish to contact Alan Dangour (Alan.Dangour@lshtm.ac.uk) or Richard Smith (Richard.Smith@lshtm.ac.uk) at LSHTM, or Andrew Dorward at SOAS (ad55@soas.ac.uk). For more information on LCIRAH, please visit http://www.lidc.org.uk/pages.php?page=55 or contact Jeff Waage (jeff.waage@lidc.bloomsbury.ac.uk). Closing date for receipt of applications is 23rd April 2010.      Academic Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=CW01 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=CW01 Category: Professional Support | Closing Date: 26 Mar 2010 | We have a vacancy for a well organised and efficient person with good team working skills. Working with the Co-ordinator of the Centre, the successful candidate will provide administrative support to the team. The team comprises twelve members of academic staff who are engaged in an extensive programme of research, collaboration, teaching and consultancy both in the UK and overseas.  You should have proven administrative experience including maintaining diaries, making complex travel arrangements and organising catering. Fast and accurate word-processing is required, together with good numerical skills as you will assist in monitoring centre expenditure. The successful candidate will be responsible for updating information on the Group’s website so familiarity with email and the internet is essential. An interest in health and social issues is desirable as is experience of working in the university sector. The appointment is full-time will initially be for a period of one year at 1.0 FTE and commence in late April 2010.  Starting salary is on the Professional Support Pathway Grade 3, £22,659-£25,709 per annum and is dependent on previous experience and qualifications.  Terms and conditions include an annual leave allowance of 30 days pro rata plus 6 fixed ‘Director’s Days’ and season ticket loan.  Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. The reference for this post is CW01.  Closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday 26 March 2010. For an informal discussion please contact Julia Mortimer  julia.mortimer@lshtm.ac.uk   Professional Support Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT