Statistician (F/M), based in Paris (France), CDD 9 months At Epicentre

Epicentre is a research organization created by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in 1986. Epicentre conducts field epidemiology, training and research activities for MSF interventions. Epicentre conducts research and supports MSF’s goal of proving medical aid in areas where people are affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or have poor or non-existent access to health care. Our activities for populations in precarious situations are led from Uganda, Niger, and France, and are conducted with MSF and other international research partners.

You are looking for a meaningful professional experience?

Epicentre is looking for a Statistician to the benefit of Epicentre and MSF programs in several countries.

Epicentre in collaboration with MSF and other international partners has conducted two large multi-country prospective observational cohort studies related to the diagnosis of tuberculosis and the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis. In addition, Epicentre is currently planning a new multi-country prospective observational cohort study related to the diagnosis and management of tuberculosis in children, that will be launched in the coming months. Epicentre is also currently conducting other research studies related to tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

What you will bring : Skills to perform your main activities:

The responsibilities will be related particularly to the two multi-country tuberculosis studies already conducted and the new pediatric study mentioned in the background but may also be related to other research studies.

  • Carry out the statistical analyses planned in the research studies, including longitudinal data analyses, survival analyses, diagnostic accuracy, among others, on large, complex, multi-country databases.
  • Lead the reflection on the statistical methods of the research projects.
  • Develop appropriate sections in the research documents (data management and statistical analysis plans, standard operator procedures related to data management) and participate in the review of other tools (protocols, amendments, case report forms, ethical review board process).
  • Develop and validate new databases according to the research studies needs and specifications.
  • Conduct data management including data cleaning and ensure data quality.
  • Develop and maintain automated interim study reports.
  • Write appropriate interim or final reports providing the results of the statistical analyses.
  • Work closely with the principal investigator of the study and with other team members, including study co-investigators, data encoders, data managers, and others, to accomplish the tasks required for studies advancement.
  • Present the results of the statistical analyses to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
  • Participate in ad hoc meetings.

Team management skills: You will be requested to demonstrate your excellent planning and organizational skills; capacity to coordinate activities with other departments and partners, capacity to integrate into a multi-disciplinary, multi-national, highly motivated, and competent team.

International context: you are willing and able to travel internationally on short notice. You have an excellent level of English (oral, written).

What you will get

A fulltime fixed term appointment for 9 months, extendable according to the need.

You will work with a multicultural team in the field of epidemiology research

You will evolve in the humanitarian environment

Your contributions and ideas will be valued and highly appreciated

You will participate in the life of the organization and your missions will evolve as you become involved

Position to start as soon as possible, beginning of April 2023 at the latest.

Fixed term contrat 9 months based in Paris

Gross annual salary 52 713,76 € over 13 months.

22 days off per year (prorata for 9 months); Meal vouchers with a face value of 11€ (60% paid by Epicentre), Health insurance 100% paid by Epicentre, 50% of public transport pass paid

How to apply

Please send your application (CV + cover letter) no later than 09/03/2023 via this link : https://smrtr.io/dfLyz

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. In case we have received enough qualified applications, we might unpublished before.

At Epicentre and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. Our diversity fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our beneficiaries and the communities in which we work. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

Epicentre and MSF pays very close attention to the protection of the personal data of its members, staff and people wanting to join the association. The data collected in the course of your application will be processed in a fair and high quality manner, only by the staff in charge of recruitment, wherever in the world they may be working for an Epicentre and MSF entity. For more information on the processing of your personal data and your rights, please see our privacy policy.

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