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[ This is a readvertisement of a CSO studentship available at the University of Edinburgh - previously appeared on Allstat in November 2004. ] Public Health Sciences University of Edinburgh Ph.D. Studentship, funded by the Chief Scientist Office, Scottish Executive “Statistical methods for describing gene-environment interactions in cardiovascular disease risk factors” Applications are invited for a 3-year Ph.D. studentship within the Section of Public Health Sciences, Division of Community Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, to be supervised jointly by Dr Niall Anderson, Professor Harry Campbell and Dr Sarah Wild. Cardiovascular disease develops as a consequence of complex interactions between environmental and genetic factors. Statistical methods for describing the interactions between genetic and environmental factors are, as yet, poorly developed. The proposed research project will develop novel statistical methods for describing gene-environment interactions affecting continuous cardiovascular risk factors in data collected from populations of relatively (geographically and genetically) isolated areas. The project will then study the implications of any such interactions for the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease. The studentship will cover fees and a maintenance grant of (currently) £10500 per annum, with some additional funding available for conference and workshop attendance. This is funded through the CSO via its Health Services Research scheme, the main aim of which is to raise capacity in HSR in the UK. Accordingly, preference will be given to UK nationals or residents. Applicants from the European Union may be eligible for appointment on a fees-only basis. Applicants from outwith the EU are unfortunately not eligible for CSO funding. The project will start in March 2005 (unfortunately, a later start date will not now be possible). A background in statistics, mathematics, epidemiology, quantitative genetics or related areas would be preferable, but due to the multi–disciplinary nature of the project it is expected that the student will need to undertake training in some of these areas to increase/develop their skills and knowledge. Training of this type will be available via both Masters level courses within the University of Edinburgh and external workshops and Summer Schools. A first degree at 2:1 level, or equivalent, will be regarded as the minimum appointable standard. To discuss the project informally, or to request further details, please contact Niall Anderson: [log in to unmask] Public Health Sciences University of Edinburgh Medical School Teviot Place Edinburgh, EH8 9AG. Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3212 Fax: +44 (0)131 650 6909 Web: http://www.chs.med.ed.ac.uk/phs/ Applications should include: Copy of C.V Covering letter stating why you are interested in this project; Contact details of 2 academic referees (address, telephone, email); Postgraduate application form - can be downloaded from www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/gradschool; English language score (if applicable). Deadline for applications is 31st January 2005. Short-listed applicants will be invited to come to Edinburgh for an interview in early February, wherever possible, or to take part in a telephone interview if not.