Research Assistant/Associate in Statistics/Statistical Genetics
Research Assistant - £26,243 - £30,395
Research Associate - £32,236 - £39,609
PROJECT: We are currently seeking a talented and motivated postdoctoral
statistician to work on a joint project between the Cardiovascular
Epidemiology Unit (Department of Public Health & Primary Care, University
of Cambridge) and the MRC Biostatistics Unit. The post-holder will apply
and develop cutting-edge Bayesian statistical methods (Variational Bayes
for copula regression models) for disentangling (“fine-mapping”) the
plethora of genetic association signals for blood-based biomarkers, such as
proteins and metabolites, and diseases (eg, cardiovascular). Results from
these methods will help to identify novel causes of cardiovascular diseases
and potential targets for drug development.
QUALIFICATIONS: A PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics or Computer Science (or
a closely aligned discipline), or an equivalent level of professional
qualifications is essential. Postdoctoral experience is desirable.
Applicants should have a strong background in statistical modelling and
computational statistics and able to implement algorithms in a low-level
language (C, C++). Knowledge of approximate methods for Bayesian inference
of large data sets such as Variational Bayes is also desirable. In addition
to these skills, the post-holder should also be able to work independently
judging priorities and have excellent organisational and communication
skills.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Closing date: 22nd April 2019
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APPLICATION CONTACT: For an informal discussion about this post, please
contact Dr Adam Butterworth ([log in to unmask]) or Dr Leonardo
Bottolo ([log in to unmask]).
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