CPRD Researcher - £39,853 per annum + benefits

The appointee will hold a degree in Epidemiology, Medical Statistics, Health Economics, Public Health or an equivalent related qualification.  

The successful candidate will have proven ability in conducting epidemiological research using large complex longitudinal datasets, appraising epidemiological research protocols, experience in the use of different methods and approaches for manipulating, linking, processing and extracting data, and working knowledge and understanding of quality assurance in research.

You will also have a strong understanding of the research governance around the use and sharing of anonymised patient data.

You will have excellent organisational skills and be a great team player, with the ability to work under pressure and self-motivate.

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Closing date: Thursday 12th March 2020

Please ensure all application questions are completed; your application may not be considered if any key questions are left blank.

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Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules.

Our process requires that you apply through our careers site, where you will be asked to complete your application and answer success-profile based questions (similar to competency based). Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role and are then scored on their competency answers, so please ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the success profile criteria for this role in the job description.

In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact Mira Mepa, Head of Recruitment and Operations, mira.mepa@mhra.gov.uk  in the first instance.

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