20 Aug 2009

The National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre, University College Cork is recruiting for a Statistical Research Associate.  Please find job description and application advice below.

National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre
University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
POSITION: Statistical Research Associate – 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Full-Time 36 hours per week)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities
The Statistical Research Associate (SRA) will join the National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre (NPEC) http://www.ucc.ie/en/npec   NPEC is based in the new University College Cork  Research Centre in Cork, Ireland, which is a national collaboration of scientists and clinicians searching for ways to improve the health of mothers and infants in Ireland.  We are seeking a master’s-level biostatistician, statistician or epidemiologist  with strong analytic programming skills to support our team as a Quantitative/SRA.  The SRA will join NPEC providing support for the statistical analysis of large-population perinatal-related association studies.  NPEC is a HSE funded multiple-year program with the goal to identify factors associated with adverse maternal and neonatal health outcomes and to investigate strategies to improve mothers and infants health in Ireland.

Major Duties
•    Manage large, complex datasets
•    Assist in determining optimum statistical study designs
•    Perform data analyses
•    Support the development and implementation of novel statistical methods relevant for large cohort association studies
•    Prepare written summaries and table of results
•    Document statistical analyses
•    Participate in protocol team conference calls and meetings
•    Prepare written summaries and table of results for use in project reports, scientific papers,
•    Document and archive statistical documents
•    Perform other responsibilities as required

Qualifications
A master’s degree in statistics, biostatistics or epidemiology with strong quantitative and computational skills. A minimum of one year experience required. Experience with statistical and computational methods for the analysis of large datasets is required.  Applicants must have a background in statistical computing /programming and proficiency with SAS, STATA, and transfer packages is required.  Knowledge of ICD-10-AM program coding is desirable.  Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
Salary €46,000-50,000 per annum, relocation expenses not included.  This is a temporary full-time fixed-term appointment for a period of 18 months.

Application by way of CV, including the names and email addresses of two referees, to:

Dr. Linda Drummond
National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre
5th Floor, Cork University Maternity Hospital
Wilton, Cork
Tel: 021 4205017 l.drummond@ucc.ie

Closing Date for Applications:  24th September, 2009