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MRC Capacity Building Studentship The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, one of the largest post-graduate medical schools in Europe, is pleased to invite applications for a Medical Research Council-funded PhD studentship in epidemiology/statistics. The studentship will run for three years from October 2008 and will provide fees plus a stipend, subject to eligibility requirements. The full MRC award is only available to UK residents; other EU nationals may receive tuition fees but not a stipend. Please check eligibility requirements at www.mrc.ac.uk. Modelling the relationship between homocysteine and cardiovascular disease. Supervisors: John Whittaker and Liam Smeeth This project will examine the relationship between homocysteine and cardiovascular disease by the development of statistical models that allow the integration of multiple sources of evidence regarding this relationship. Sources of evidence include observational studies, clinical trials and genetic studies. The project will involve a mix of statistical modelling and epidemiological work, with the balance of the two determined by the student's interests and abilities. The ideal applicant will have a strong statistical background plus an interest in medical/epidemiological research, but strong candidates from other backgrounds will also be considered. Application forms are available from the LSHTM Registry, or from: www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/howto/index.html#ResearchApplicationForms. Informal inquiries to [log in to unmask] Closing date for applications is: Monday 19 May 2008. John Whittaker Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and Statistics Department of Epidemiology and Population Health London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT [log in to unmask] Phone: +44 (0)20 7927 2025 Fax : +44 (0)20 7580 6897