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Exciting new project based in one of Europe’s leading academic departments of population health sciences and one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. Applications are invited from UK/EU nationals* for a PhD studentship hosted at the new Pfizer-Cambridge University Translational Centre for Cardiovascular Research. This prestigious studentship, which is co-funded by the Medical Research Council and Pfizer, will commence in October 2013. The successful candidate will undertake a 3-year PhD research project, working closely with both University and Pfizer scientists. This programme offers a unique opportunity to relate the PhD research to drug development in a real world setting. It also allows the successful candidate to deepen their understanding of the many challenges involved in the development of a new medicine. The project will advance understanding of the potential causal relevance of novel and emerging risk markers to cardiovascular and metabolic diseases The student will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills, including statistical analysis of large-scale epidemiological datasets, genetic and biomarker epidemiology and integration of multidisciplinary datasets. Prospective applicants with strong quantitative skills are particularly encouraged. Applicants will require a Masters degree in a related subject (eg, Epidemiology, Public Health, Human Genetics etc). Support includes a generous annual MRC/Pfizer stipend, fees at UK/EU student rate, research expenses and some travel costs. Location: Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge, CB1 8RN *Before applying, please check your eligibility under MRC residency requirements: http://tinyurl.com/8bjyrm To apply please send your CV, a cover letter and the application form (available here: http://ceu.phpc.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/), preferably by email to Lynette Watson: [log in to unmask] or by post to Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN. For further information contact Adam Butterworth at [log in to unmask] ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5PM ON THE CLOSING DATE Please quote reference RH01192 on your application and all correspondence about this vacancy Closing date: Friday 31 May 2013 You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.