Statistical methods for adjusting for treatment changes in randomised trials

A full-time MRC-funded PhD studentship is available at the MRC Clinical Trials Unit at University College London (UCL) in the Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology (ICTM), commencing September 2017 (or later by agreement). The studentship covers UK/EU tuition fees and a tax-free maintenance stipend over three years. In the first year the stipend is £16,553.

This project will allow the student to develop skills in the analysis of data in medical research, and in the methodology of clinical trials. Further details of the project are available from Dr Andrew Copas – e-mail [Email Address Removed]. Dr Copas is also very happy to discuss the project with potential applicants, and to answer any queries about studying at the Institute.

You will join the group of PhD students within the ICTM at UCL. You will register for full-time MPhil/PhD study at UCL, and will benefit from the range of training provided through UCL including the opportunity to attend lectures and workshops for the modules that form the MSc in Clinical Trials run by the ICTM.

The essential and desirable criteria you will have are as follows:

Essential
Have (or will have completed by September 2017) an MSc in a relevant field such as statistics or medical statistics, or equivalent experience together with a BSc in a quantitative discipline; experience in statistical programming and use of statistical software such as Stata; good communication skills; interest in preferred research project, with some understanding of the issues it addresses; an understanding of the principles of clinical trials and medical statistics; clear articulation of the reasons to wish to undertake a PhD; ability to work independently and manage own time.

Desirable
Work experience in statistics or medical research and a publication record appropriate to work experience.

Eligibility
Under research council regulations all candidates are also required to have been resident in the UK for the past three years and thereby qualify for home fees status. More details on eligibility can be found on the MRC website: http://www.mrc.ac.uk/skills-careers/studentships/studentship-guidance/student-eligibility-requirements/

The application requires your CV including contact details of two referees and a letter explaining why you wish to study for a PhD in the ICTM at UCL and how you meet the essential and desirable criteria listed above.

How to apply
To apply, please contact [Email Address Removed] to receive further details of the process and visit http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ictm/education/phd/current-studentships
Please note that successful applicants will also be required to apply for MPhil/PhD admission via UCL Select.

For shortlisted candidates there will be an opportunity to discuss the nature of the project at interview.