Location: | Bristol |
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Salary: | £41,732 to £46,974 Grade J / Pathway 2, per annum (pro rata if part-time) depending on previous experience |
Hours: | Full Time, Part Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 13th May 2024 |
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Closes: | 10th June 2024 |
Job Ref: | ACAD107548 |
The role
We are seeking a talented postdoctoral researcher with expertise in genetic epidemiology and an interest in using genetic data to explore the causal relationships for health outcomes of common skin disorders (eczema and acne). You will join a thriving research environment in this collaborative project.
What will you be doing?
This project will include the use of Mendelian Randomization, molecular mediation analysis and comparisons of diverse ancestry groups to understand the causal relationships between skin disorders, eczema and acne, and mental health and neurodevelopmental outcomes. The successful candidate will be based in the MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit (IEU) at the University of Bristol and will work closely with collaborators based at King’s College London (KCL) and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). You will benefit from the multi-disciplinary research environment of the MRC IEU and have access to various training and career development opportunities.
You should apply if
The successful applicant will have a strong background in genetic epidemiology with experience in data analysis and will be qualified to PhD level (or with equivalent experience). Previous experience of working with external collaborators will be an advantage.
Additional information
Contract type: Open-ended with funding for 2 years (with a possibility to extend)
Work pattern: Full-time/ 1 FTE (part-time considered)
Shift pattern: 35 hours per week (part-time considered)
This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 10/06/2024
For informal queries please contact: Lavinia Paternoster, l.paternoster@bristol.ac.uk
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