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Institute of Psychiatry vacancies Research Assistant in Statistical Genetics http://www.iop.kcl.ac.uk/vacancies/default.aspx?scope=external&id=840 Department: Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre (MRC) Salary: Starting salary: up to £27,457 pa (inclusive of £2,323 pa London Allowance), depending on qualifications and experience. Reference: 08/R56 Category: Research Closes on Thu, 15 May 2008 Details The MRC SGDP Centre at the Institute of Psychiatry is seeking appropriately qualified candidates for a key appointment as Research Assistant in Statistical Genetics for the Depression GWAS study, funded by an MRC-GSK grant (PI Peter McGuffin). This study will use genetic and clinical information on individuals affected with unipolar depression and controls to identify novel genes which control susceptibility to depression. This provides an exciting opportunity to develop statistical skills in an expanding research field. The successful applicant will be responsible for the statistical analysis of genotype data within these cohorts of unipolar depression cases, including (1) quality control (2) analysis of the genome-wide association study, (3) detailed exploration of phenotype-genotype correlations, (4) data-mining and bioinformatic approaches to gene identification. The postholder will be part of the Statistical Genetics Unit at KCL, and work closely with the database manager and other members of the research team. The postholder will therefore need a postdoctoral qualification (MSc/PhD) in statistics, statistical genetics or a related discipline. They will be familiar with statistical analysis techniques and the analysis of large data sets, with previous experience in the analysis of genetic studies an asset. The postholder will be motivated to perform this key role, have relevant past experience, and good organisational and communication skills. The post is available, full-time, for 18 months, from July 2008. Please email Cathryn Lewis if you wish to discuss this post further ([log in to unmask]). Downloads / more information http://www.iop.kcl.ac.uk/vacancies/downloads/1071.pdf How to apply For details of how to apply please see the further particulars document All correspondence must quote reference number 08/R56 by email [log in to unmask] by post Human Resources Office, Box P007, Institute of Psychiatry, De Crespigny Park, London SE5 8AF Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted