"Statistical Assistant – Industry Placement"

Summary of Role

ICR’s Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials & Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU) is offering a placement year training opportunity at its Sutton site in Surrey for an enthusiastic, adaptable, and quick learning individual, currently undertaking an undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics or a related field with a strong statistical component. This an exciting opportunity for students interested in a career within clinical trials to receive training within a clinical research setting.

The successful applicant will work directly with the ICR-CTSU Statisticians, Trial & Data managers and Trial administrators to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of phase II/III clinical trials, with a special emphasis in breast, urological and head and neck cancer treatments.

You will receive full training in Good Clinical Practice and experience of working in accordance with UK clinical trials legislation. This will put you ahead of the competition when you graduate if you apply for a role in clinical trials either in academic research or in industry.

You should be an undergraduate student (in mathematics, statistics or a related field with a strong statistical component) in your second year of study seeking a placement year opportunity in clinical trials.

This post will be office based.

When applying please provide a supporting statement; together with your CV and the names and addresses of two referees.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate must be studying for an undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics or a related field with a strong statistical component. You should have a high level of computer literacy, a proven ability to use MS office packages and work accurately with attention to detail as well as good written and oral communication skills. You should have the ability to adhere to written procedures, work to agreed deadlines and work as part of a team. An interest in cancer research and medical statistics, and the ability to work with confidential information is also essential. Previous experience of the use of statistical programming languages would be an advantage but is not essential.

Department/Directorate Information

For information regarding the ICR-CTSU Team go to:
https://www.icr.ac.uk/our-research/centres-and-collaborations/centres-at-the-icr/clinical-trials-and-statistics-unit

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role.

For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact us via email at: ctsu@icr.ac.uk