LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITIONS IN STATISTICAL GENETICS
Reference: A407
Salary: 19,460-29,128 UKP
A research associate position is available within a programme of
collaborative
research between the Lancaster Statistics Group and the Veterinary
School at Liverpool University. Within the Statistics Group, the
research will be led by Prof. Peter Diggle, Prof. Gareth Roberts and
Dr. Paul Fearnhead.
The Department: The Lancaster Statistics Group is one of the strongest
in the UK (RAE Grade 6*) with an emphasis on the development
and application of methodology motivated by substantive applications,
and particular strengths in spatial and longitudinal statistics,
statistical genetics and computationally intensive statistical
methods. The Group currently includes 16 academic staff positions
and around 30 research students and research associates.
The research programme: The overall aim of the research is to further
our understanding of the transmission and evolution of food-borne
zoonotic pathogens. A specific aim is to model the
spatio-temporal distribution and genetic evolution of human
Campylobacter infections, using data derived from all recorded
cases of human campylobacter gastroenteritis in the Preston district
since 1993.
The Position. The primary focus of the post-holder
will be to develop suitable stochastic models and inference methods for
population genetic data from pathogens such as Campylobacter, and
apply such methods to learn about the biological factors which effect
the evolution of Campylobacter. The methods for
analysing the population genetic data will involve the use of modern
computationally-intensive statistical methods. The post-holder will
also be expected to interact with other members of the Statistic group
at Lancaster working in the area of statistical genetics.
This position is for a two-year period, available from
1 May 2005.
The applicant: Applicants should have a higher degree in statistics or
statistical/population genetics, a commitment to collaborative research and
either a track-record or clear potential for research in statistical
genetics. Experience of computationally-intensive statistical methods
and good computing skills are desirable. Background in population
genetics would be useful but is not essential.
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Paul Fearnhead
([log in to unmask]).
The closing date for applications is January 31st 2005
Further details, including an on-line application form can be obtained at
http://www.personnel.lancs.ac.uk/vacancydets.aspx?jobid=A407
Alternatively please contact Personnel Services, quoting reference
A407, answerphone (01524) 846549.
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