Research Associate in Statistical Genetics (Fixed Term)

The MRC Epidemiology Unit is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistical Genetics.

This position is based in the Unit's 'early life aetiology and mechanisms' team, led by Professors John Perry and Ken Ong. The primary role of this post is to lead human genetics projects within the Healthy Reproductive Ageing (HERA) study, an exciting, innovative, cross-institution research programme, funded by the Wellcome Trust. 

Alongside a competitive salary, University staff are eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits and services include discounts on shopping, health care, financial services and public transport. We also offer defined benefits pension schemes and tax-efficient bicycle, car lease and charity-giving schemes.

The MRC Epidemiology Unit is a department within the University of Cambridge's School of Clinical Medicine and is situated within the Institute of Metabolic Science on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Its mission is to study the genetic, developmental and environmental factors that cause obesity, diabetes and related metabolic disorders and develop strategies for their prevention. The Unit benefits from a number of large-scale, cross programme epidemiological studies with detailed datasets allowing a wide range of research from genetics to public health. Highly experienced information teams and other specialist teams support the scientists in the delivery of their research aims.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Statistical Genetics or a related discipline. Applicants will have proven skills analysing human genetics in large-scale population datasets.

The role can be performed as a hybrid position; the number of days in the office can be negotiated but the expectation is at least 3 days every week.

Please contact Prof John Perry (john.perry@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 4 years in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button aobve. 

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

The closing date for applications is: 11th February 2025

The interview date for the role is: To be confirmed

Please quote reference SJ44873 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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