Research Associate in Statistical Genetics - King's College London

Vacancy Reference Number

9508

Closing Date

5 Mar 2019

Salary

£37,142 to £44,015 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting Allowance

Address

Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry, King's College London

Duration

Fixed term until 31 March 2022

Contract Term: This is a full-time role, 100% but part-time will be considered.

Selection Process: The selection process will include a panel interview and a presentation.

Information about the role:

The NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London is seeking a postdoctoral statistical genetics researcher to implement translational research in mental health. 

The researcher will apply their skills in diverse studies including genome-wide association studies, multi-omic modelling for disease prognosis and prediction, and using polygenic risk scores for prognostic modelling. 

The post requires a flexible and dynamic postgraduate, who has trained in statistical genetics and has previous experience working on large scale data analysis from clinical studies. The postholder will interact with clinical and academic researchers, and join the Statistical Genetics Unit, a thriving research group, with over 20 members focused on methodology development and application in statistical genetics.

Contact: For an informal discussion to find out more about the role please contact: Professor Cathryn Lewis, Cathryn.lewis@kcl.ac.uk.  

Application Details: To apply, please download a new application from the advert to complete and re-upload. Please do not use an old version of the application form as they are specific to the post, and only applicants who have completed the correct form will be considered.

Closing Date: Midnight on 5 March 2019.

For more information and to apply, click here

Contact Details

Professor Cathryn Lewis: Cathryn.lewis@kcl.ac.uk