[Statlist] job announcement

[Shufang Hsu Schmitz]

Design and statistical analysis for cancer clinical trials, with focus on data mining of genomics-clinical data

A bioinformatician/biostatistician position is available at the SAKK Statistics Unit in Bern (Leader: Dr. Shu-Fang HSU SCHMITZ), operatively shared with the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (SIB), University of Lausanne (Leader: Dr. Mauro Delorenzi) for a specific project

Requirements:
*	A degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative sciences
*	Familiarity with the UNIX computer system and knowledge of programming languages such as R, Perl, C/C++
*	Experience in SAS is a plus
*	Experience in statistical analysis of large datasets in the field of biomedicine is highly desirable
*	Skills in project management will be important 
*	Experience in design and analysis of phase I-III clinical trials is a plus
*	Knowledge of biomedical sciences is a plus
*	Good oral and written English level is essential, knowledge of French and German is a plus

Job Description:
1.	A specific project, based in Lausanne and Bern, about 3-5 years
*	Conducting bioinformatics and statistical data management and goal-oriented analyses with modern genomics technologies
*	Performing analyses as specified in the plan of statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics, univariate and multivariate analyses, like logistic regression, Cox regression and mixed models
*	Performing data mining with high throughput genomics data for discovery and validation of clinically relevant biomarkers
*	Working under supervision in a team with specialists from different fields, including oncologists, pathologists, bioinformaticians and biostatisticians
*	Working language at all levels is English
*	Writing regular reports and participating in collaborative research
*	Publication of results 

2.	Additional projects, based in Bern
*	Statistical support for clinical trials
*	Ensure appropriate statistical planning, analysis and reporting of clinical studies and associated research projects (e.g. translational research, quality of life, outcome research, health economy, etc.)
*	Manage publication of study results
*	Represent the Statistics Unit in the Trial Teams and attend meetings with physicians to discuss project requirements
*	Initiate and perform methodological research in medical statistics when appropriate and needed
*	Working languages are English and German (might be in some meetings)

We offer:
*	Starting date in early 2008
*	Initial work contract is linked to a specific translational research project connected to a clinical trial for the treatment of colon cancer. This project will last about 3-5 years.
*	Work location in offices of the SAKK in Bern and of the SIB in Lausanne 

We are:
The successful candidate will join teams with access to cutting edge technology:
*	The Swiss Group for Clinical Cancer Research (SAKK, http://www.sakk.ch/), with more than 40 years of experience in cancer clinical trials,
*	The Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (http://www.isb-sib.ch/) is dedicated to excellence in bioinformatics andits applications in biological research. It has an international crew linked to most Swiss Universities.


Procedure:
Please send your CV, cover letter and contact information of two referees by e-mail to Miss Monja Flückiger at the SAKK Coordinating Center (monja.flueckiger at sakk.ch). The application deadline is January 31, 2008.

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SAKK   
Swiss Group for Clinical Cancer Research   
Dr. Shu-Fang HSU SCHMITZ   
Head of Statistics Unit   
Effingerstrasse 40   
CH - 3008 Bern, Switzerland   
Tel +41 31 389 91 98   
Fax +41 31 389 92 00   
shu-fang.hsu at sakk.ch   
http://www.sakk.ch   
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