Clinical Biostatistician - Hybrid

Why the NKI-AVL?
The Netherlands Cancer Institute – Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (NKI-AVL) has set a bold goal: a cure for every cancer. This is what we owe all 18 million people worldwide diagnosed with cancer each year. We are ranked among the global top of cancer centers and we simply want to make the world a better and healthier place through our research and patient care. We cannot reach this goal overnight. It requires brilliant minds, motivated researchers, wise investments, strategic choices, and stamina. Are you up for the challenge?

Your role
As statistician, you are part of the Department of Biometrics. The department provides the infrastructure for clinical scientific research, through biostatistical expertise, centralised data collection and processing, and information services. The department collaborates closely with other (international) research institutes, hospitals, funding bodies and pharmaceutical companies in the areas of clinical cancer research. The Biometrics department consists of 100+ employees. You will operate in a team of five statisticians, working closely with other disciplines involved in clinical trials.

As a statistician at the NKI-AVL you are primarily responsible for co-developing clinical research, creating statistical sections in protocols, providing statistical analysis, and co-writing articles. In addition, you provide statistical advice to doctors, researchers and PhD’s as well as methodological support to research groups within the hospital and at its liaisons.
 

An enthusiastic statistician with a university-level education, relevant experience, familiar in clinical research, who meets the following requirements:

• MSc or PhD in biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, econometrics or equivalent qualification.
• Strong communicator and team player, capable in discussing statistical content with doctors and researchers.
• Experience as clinical statistician.
• Quality driven, skilled to manage deadlines and ability to organize and prioritize
• Thorough knowledge of statistical programs such as SAS and R. Knowledge in the field of LaTeX is an advantage.
• Ideally, but not a strict requirement, you have knowledge of relevant standards (CDISC ODM, SDTM, ADaM) and regulations regarding clinical research.
• Proficient in the Dutch language (or a willingness to follow Dutch language courses) and excellent in the English language.

This position starts as a temporary position for 1 year, with the option for tenure.

• Your remuneration will be in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Hospitals. Depending on experience, your salary will be between €3.923,- and €5.746,- gross per month, based on a 36-hour working week. This is in accordance with the FWG 60 job scale.
• In addition, 8.33% holiday pay and a fixed year-end bonus of 8.33% are part of your secondary conditions. Other benefits provided under the Collective Labor Agreement also apply.
• You will receive a travel allowance of € 0.19 per km.
• As an employee of the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek you can park for free. Of course we encourage our employees to leave the car at home, which is why we offer an interesting bicycle arrangement and/or discount on an NS business card. 
• Sport facility at our Fit Boutiqs
• As an employer, we contribute 50% to your pension with Pensioenfonds Zorg & Welzijn and we offer a group discount for the health insurers IZZ and Zilveren Kruis and disability insurance.

Contact information
For more information about this position, please contact Bert Dorland (Department Head) by mail: b.dorland@nki.nl
Questions about the application procedure? Please contact our recruiter Arjen Biesterveld on +31 20 512 6163.

You can apply to this vacancy up to and including 24th May 2024.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy will not be appreciated.

The NKI values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that stimulates the best in each individual. Applications of all individuals are welcomed regardless of age, ancestry, religion, disability, distance from the labor market, sexual orientation or gender identity.