UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, DENTISTRY & NURSING
Biomedical Research Institute
Ninewells Hospital and Medical School
STATISTICAL GENETICIST
Salary based on experience and qualification
We are seeking an experienced statistical geneticist/ genetic statistician to join the Diabetes Epidemiology and Pharmacogenetics Research group within the School of Medicine. The purpose of this post is to implement genetic epidemiological studies being conducted by the group. The post holder will be expected to be knowledgeable about methods commonly used in genetic epidemiology including working with the HapMap, design of genotyping strategies, analysis of whole genome association studies, methods for imputing genotypes, dealing with population structure and to have good data management and data manipulation skills. A degree in a numerate discipline or genetics and experience of data analysis are essential.
This position is full-time and is available for two years in the first instance.
For informal enquiries, applicants should in the first instance contact Professor Helen Colhoun, 01382 420103 or email [log in to unmask] We regret that we are unable to accept applications by email.
HOW TO APPLY:
Further details and an application pack are available from our website: www.jobs.dundee.ac.uk Alternatively, contact Human Resources, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN, tel: (01382) 384817 (answering machine). Please quote Reference number: MD/2776
Applicants will only be contacted if invited for interview.
As part of the recruitment process, the University requires that a Disclosure Scotland check is undertaken for this position.
Closing date: 24 September 2009
The University of Dundee is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The University of Dundee is a Scottish Registered Charity, No. SC015096
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