Group Leader ICR Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit

Under the leadership of Professor Emma Hall, we are seeking to appoint a Research Group Leader to join The CRUK Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit at the ICR. The ICR-CTSU is a research-led, academic trials unit established in the 1980s. The main objective of the ICR-CTSU is to lead the design, conduct and analysis of multi-centre national and international randomised controlled clinical trials of cancer treatments which will directly influence routine clinical practice within the NHS and worldwide.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Higher Degree (MSc or PhD) in Medical Statistics or an allied subject.
• Significant experience as a biostatistician with a research interest in clinical trials methodology.
• Broad understanding of cancer research
• Evidence of intellectual leadership (Career Faculty)
• Ability to generate research funds to support the group.

As part of your online application, you will be required to upload your full CV which will pre-populate your application form, you will also be asked to attach the following documents and failure to do so will mean your application cannot be considered on this occasion:

• Lists of major publications, achievements, research grants and distinctions.
• Research plan (five to six pages outlining your current research interests and research programme for the next 5 years). The Research plan would be expected to align to ICR-CTSU objectives and include a focus on a methodological area of research which could be applied to the design or analysis of cancer trials.
• A PDF of a maximum of five key publications, or other research outputs (e.g. patents) that best demonstrate previous productivity or a single document giving hyperlinks to these outputs.
• You must also complete the personal statement section of the application form in the format of a cover letter including the names and contact details of three academic referees

Department/Directorate Information:

Division of Clinical Studies

Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU)

The ICR-CTSU is a Cancer Research UK-funded, internationally recognised methodologist led clinical trials unit, providing cancer-focused clinical trial research expertise. We lead pioneering, efficient, high-quality, and impactful trials across the phases.

Our expertise ranges from experimental medicine early phase studies exploring biological efficacy to trials which may deliver widespread change to routine practice, underpinned by applied methodology to drive forward clinical trial innovation.

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Joining as a group leader, you will be given outstanding support to help you to continue to develop in your career. Along with a start-up package of funding, you will also have access to resources to establish your group, including support for recruiting key group members, such as PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. 

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 Professor Emma Hall (Emma.Hall@icr.ac.uk) 

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button above