PhD Studentship in Cardiovascular Epidemiology

(Fixed Term) 

Reference: RH01192

Closing date: 31 May 2013

3-year PhD studentship in Cardiovascular Epidemiology at the Pfizer-Cambridge University Translational Centre for Cardiovascular Research

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.

Due to funding restrictions this studentship is open UK/EU nationals. 

Applications are invited 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.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Closing date: 31 May 2013

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 (phpc.admin@medschl.cam.ac.uk) 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 asb38@medschl.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference RH01192 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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