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From: Sheehan, Dr N.A. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 4:55 PM
Subject: Job: Research Associate - Postdoc in Statistical Genetics
Research Associate in Statistical Genetics
Department of Health Sciences,
University of Leicester
Salary Grade 7- £30,594 to £35,469 p.a.
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
See the website for further details
http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/personnel
Ref: MBP00014
The closing date for applications is Jul 17 2009.
A Research Associate position is available to work on an MRC-funded project on "Inferring Epidemiological causality using Mendelian Randomisation" which is a collaborative project between the Universities of Leicester and Bristol. The research involved will focus on the theoretical aspects of instrumental variable methods in epidemiological applications, in particular with regard to problems of formal causal inference and binary disease outcomes. The research will be motivated by real problems and will involve working closely with a strong applied program of research at Bristol.
The successful candidate should have a PhD, or be currently undertaking a PhD, in mathematics, statistics, statistical genetics or related discipline. Good analytical and computing skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and evidence of research productivity (e.g. publications, presentations etc.) are essential. Due to the collaborative nature of the project, effective interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member as well as independently are also essential.
The successful candidate will be rewarded with an exciting and outstanding interdisciplinary research environment that will support his/her research career.
Informal enquires can be made to Nuala Sheehan ([log in to unmask])
Nuala A. Sheehan,
Reader in Statistical Genetics,
University of Leicester,
Department of Health Sciences and Department of Genetics,
2nd Floor Adrian Building,
University Road,
Leicester LE1 7RH, UK
Tel: +44 (0)116 2297271
Fax: +44 (0)116 2297250
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