Below are details of two Research Assistant posts at LSHTM. Both involve a 
mix of methods development and applied work, and involve collaboration 
with colleagues at UCL.

John
Department of Epidemiology and Population Health
Research Assistant in statistical genetics

A Research Assistant position is available to work on methodological 
research in statistical genetics. The focus of the project is on 
statistical methods to incorporate gene pathway information in genetic 
association studies and the post holder will be responsible for applying 
novel statistical data analysis techniques to this and other genetic 
research problems stemming from the core project. 

The post provides an excellent opportunity to develop novel statistical 
methodology within a friendly and supportive academic environment with a 
large programme in Genetic Epidemiology and Statistical Genetics. Key 
responsibilities will also include writing publications for appropriate 
scientific journals and presenting research findings at scientific 
meetings.

LSHTM houses one of the largest groups of biostatisticians and 
epidemiologists in the world and is the leading public health research 
centre in Europe. The post is based in the Non-communicable Disease 
Epidemiology Unit (NCDEU), LSHTM, and involves collaborating with 
statistical and clinical colleagues at University College London. 

The ideal candidate will be educated to a PhD level in Biostatistics with 
a strong grounding in statistical research and development. Previous 
exposure to large scale genetic data and Bayesian methods would be highly 
advantageous. Knowledge on of one or more programming languages (C++, 
JAVA, etc.) is desirable as is experience in using R/S-plus, WinBUGS. This 
post is until 30 September 2012. The salary will be on the Research 
Assistant grade in the range £30,639 to £35,194 per annum inclusive.

Applications should be made on-line via our website at 
http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. The reference for this post is CV01. Applications 
should also include a CV and the names and email contacts of 2 referees 
who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted.  Closing date for the 
receipt of applications is 18 December 2009. 
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Claudio Verzilli (
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for an informal discussion.
Research Assistant in statistical genetics
We seek a statistician or an epidemiologist with strong statistical skills 
to work on the development of predictors of disease risk incorporating 
genetic information. This will involve both methodological development and 
application to medically important examples. The post is funded by the MRC 
and will be based at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in 
central London.

The salary will be on the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine 
Research Assistant grade in the range £30,639 to £35,194 per annum 
inclusive. This is a three year post, starting as soon as is convenient.

Informal enquires are welcome and should be addressed to John Whittaker 
(email:  [log in to unmask]).

Applications should be made on-line via our website at 
http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. The reference for this post is JW01.  Closing 
date for applications is 18 December 2009.  Applications should also 
include a CV and the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be 
contacted immediately if shortlisted. Any queries regarding the 
application process may be addressed to [log in to unmask]   Please quote 
reference JW01.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an 
equal opportunities employer.

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John Whittaker
Director, Statistical Genetics
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