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> From: Cathryn Lewis <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: [JOB] Statistical Genetics post at Univ. Cambridge
> Date: 7 November 2014 09:21:40 GMT
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> Reply-To: Cathryn Lewis <[log in to unmask]>
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> Here are details of a statistical genetics post at the University of Cambridge, working with Professor Hugh Markus and collaborators (including me).   The post is flexible – pre- or post-doctoral - and will have access to great genetic and epidemiological data sets.   Good statistical and mathematical skill are more important than previous experience in analysing genetic studies.  
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> See  http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/5342/  
> Post number RR04617. 
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> Cathryn Lewis
> King's College London 
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> Research Assistant/Associate-Genetic Statistician (Fixed Term)
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> Research Associate Grade 7 £28,695 - £37,394 or Research Assistant Grade 5 £24,775 - £27,864
> We are looking for a Genetic Statistician to join one of the leading stroke research groups which has a strong interest in genetics of both monogenic and polygenic stroke.
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> The Stroke Research Group, led by Professor Hugh Markus, has strong links with the Statistical Genetics Group at KCL (Professor Cathryn Lewis) and the Department of Public Health at Cambridge (Professor John Danesh) and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with both of these groups.
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> You will work with a number of large genome-wide association studies (GWAS) datasets, as part of the International Stroke Genetics Consortium and have the opportunity to work with NGS data as part of the NIHR Rare Diseases Project. There will be excellent opportunities for writing papers and presenting findings.
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> You will have knowledge of statistical techniques required for analysis of large medical datasets, including familiarity with computer databases and statistical analysis programmes e.g. R, STATA. You will also have the ability to propose statistical analysis, plan and execute it and interpret results. Experience of stroke itself is not essential.
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> You will ideally have a PhD in a relevant area although we will also consider applicants with an MSc in Statistics/epidemiology appointed to a Grade 5 Research Assistant level.
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> Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Markus [log in to unmask]
> Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
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> This appointment requires a Research Passport application.
> To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button below. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.
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> Closing date for applications is 2nd December 5pm
> Interviews will be held on 16th December 2014
> Only applicants who are short listed for interview will be contacted.
> Please quote reference RR04617 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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> The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.
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