[ This is a readvertisement of a CSO studentship available at the
University of Edinburgh - previously appeared on Allstat in July 2004. ]
Public Health Sciences
University of Edinburgh
Ph.D. Studentship, funded by the
Chief Scientist Office, Scottish Executive
“Statistical methods for describing gene-environment interactions in
cardiovascular disease risk factors”
Applications are invited for a 3-year Ph.D. studentship within the
Section of Public Health Sciences, Division of Community Health
Sciences, University of Edinburgh, to be supervised jointly by Dr Niall
Anderson, Professor Harry Campbell and Dr Sarah Wild.
Cardiovascular disease develops as a consequence of complex interactions
between environmental and genetic factors. Statistical methods for
describing the interactions between genetic and environmental factors
are, as yet, poorly developed. The proposed research project will
develop novel statistical methods for describing gene-environment
interactions affecting continuous cardiovascular risk factors in data
collected from populations of relatively (geographically and
genetically) isolated areas. The project will then study the
implications of any such interactions for the epidemiology of
cardiovascular disease.
The studentship will cover fees and a maintenance grant of (currently)
£10500 per annum, with some additional funding available for conference
and workshop attendance. This is funded through the CSO via its Health
Services Research scheme, the main aim of which is to raise capacity in
HSR in the UK. Accordingly, preference will be given to UK nationals or
residents. Applicants from the European Union may be eligible for
appointment on a fees-only basis. Applicants from outwith the EU are
unfortunately not eligible for CSO funding.
The project will start in January 2005 (although some flexibility may be
possible to suit the successful applicant). A background in statistics,
mathematics, epidemiology, quantitative genetics or related areas would
be preferable, but due to the multi –disciplinary nature of the project
it is expected that the student will need to undertake training in some
of these areas to increase/develop their skills and knowledge. Training
of this type will be available via both Masters level courses within the
University of Edinburgh and external workshops and Summer Schools. A
first degree at 2:1 level, or equivalent, will be regarded as the
minimum appointable standard.
To discuss the project informally, or to request further details, please
contact Niall Anderson:
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Public Health Sciences
University of Edinburgh
Medical School
Teviot Place
Edinburgh, EH8 9AG.
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3212
Fax: +44 (0)131 650 6909
Web: http://www.chs.med.ed.ac.uk/phs/
Applications should include:
Copy of C.V
Covering letter stating why you are interested in this project;
Contact details of 2 academic referees (address, telephone, email);
Postgraduate application form - can be downloaded from
www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/gradschool;
English language score (if applicable).
Deadline for applications is 19th November 2004.
Short-listed applicants will be invited to come to Edinburgh for an
interview, wherever possible, or to take part in a telephone interview
if not.
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