MRC Capacity Building Studentship
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, one of the largest
post-graduate medical schools in Europe, is pleased to invite
applications for a Medical Research Council-funded PhD studentship in
epidemiology/statistics. The studentship will run for three years
from October 2008 and will provide fees plus a stipend, subject to
eligibility requirements. The full MRC award is only available to UK
residents; other EU nationals may receive tuition fees but not a
stipend. Please check eligibility requirements at www.mrc.ac.uk.
Modelling the relationship between homocysteine and cardiovascular
disease.
Supervisors: John Whittaker and Liam Smeeth
This project will examine the relationship between homocysteine and
cardiovascular disease by the development of statistical models that
allow the integration of multiple sources of evidence regarding this
relationship. Sources of evidence include observational studies,
clinical trials and genetic studies. The project will involve a mix
of statistical modelling and epidemiological work, with the balance
of the two determined by the student's interests and abilities. The
ideal applicant will have a strong statistical background plus an
interest in medical/epidemiological research, but strong candidates
from other backgrounds will also be considered.
Application forms are available from the LSHTM Registry, or from:
www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/howto/index.html#ResearchApplicationForms.
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Closing date for applications is: Monday 19 May 2008.
John Whittaker
Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and Statistics
Department of Epidemiology and Population Health
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Keppel Street
London WC1E 7HT
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Phone: +44 (0)20 7927 2025
Fax : +44 (0)20 7580 6897
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