Research Associate (Fixed Term)
MRC Biostatistics Unit, University of Cambridge
£28,982-£37,768
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/11588/
Applications are invited for a Research Associate position at MRC-BSU and the Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge, to work in the area of Statistical Genetics of Rare Diseases. The position is funded by NIHR Rare Diseases Translational Research Collaboration (http://rd.trc.nihr.ac.uk/) and the aim of the collaborative research project is to identify metabolites (Metabolon® DiscoveryHD4™ platform) that provide the most accurate discrimination between rare diseases types and to select metabolites that can serve as biomarkers to improve diagnosis and therapeutic intervention for patients in rare diseases groups. The post holder will be also responsible for (i) initial data processing, (ii) preliminary data analysis using existing statistical methods, (iii) integration of the results with biochemical information.
A PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics or Computer Science, or a closely aligned discipline, or an equivalent level of professional qualifications and experience is essential. Applicants should also have a strong background in statistical theory and modelling and able to implement a metabolites data analysis package in low-level language (C, C++).
The successful candidate must be able to work effectively within a team, have the ability to develop and apply new concepts, and have a creative approach to problem-solving. The successful candidate will be expected develop contacts and collaborations within Cambridge Biomedical Campus and in particular within the NIHR Rare Diseases Translational Research Collaboration.
The post-holder will work under the supervision of Dr Leonardo Bottolo, Department of Medicine - University of Cambridge - and Alan Touring Institute - London, and Prof Sylvia Richardson MRC-BSU - University of Cambridge.
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