Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Statistical Genetics

UE07 £39,347-£46,974

CMVM- Human Genetics Unit/Institute of Genetics and Cancer

Full time 35 hours per week

Fixed Term until 31 March 2025

 

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a statistical geneticist with experience in large scale analyses of genomic data to work on a post funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) that aims are harness the use, integration and interpretation of large or high dimensional genetic and genomic datasets to investigate multi-morbidity. This post focuses on developing of mathematical models to analyse population-wide genetic and environmental factors linked to multimorbid clusters and to identify causal paths of disease progression and aggregation.

The successful candidate will lead a research programme to understand multi-morbidity in human populations. The successful candidate will interact with a large research community within the Artificial Intelligence community, genomics and health research (https://www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-awards-12-million-to-artificial-intelligence-research-to-help-understand-multiple-long-term-conditions/28581, https://www.ed.ac.uk/usher/news-events/news-2021/artificial-intelligence-multimorbidity-nihr) 

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. 

 

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Technically proficient in statistical genetics methods (GWAS, LMM, etc)
• A track record in using or developing instrumental variable methods (e.g. Mendelian Randomization)
• Extremely good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Open and collegial
• Track record in high impact/high quality research publications

 

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary of £39,347 - £46,974
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits 

 

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.

 

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 15 July 2024.

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Interviews dates TBC.

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