Department of Medical & Molecular Genetics at
King’s College London offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. The
fellowships are offered in the field of in Statistical Genetics. Applicants
applying for the fellowship should have a strong academic background in
statistics, bioinformatics, computing or genetics, with wide experience of
statistical research in the genetic basis of complex traits. International
applications will be considered for this position.
King’s College London offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. The
fellowships are offered in the field of in Statistical Genetics. Applicants
applying for the fellowship should have a strong academic background in
statistics, bioinformatics, computing or genetics, with wide experience of
statistical research in the genetic basis of complex traits. International
applications will be considered for this position.
Study Subject(s): The
Fellowship is provided to learn Statistical Genetics.
Course Level: This Fellowship is for pursuing Postdoctoral
Research at King’s College London in UK.
Scholarship Provider: King’s College London
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Fellowship is provided to learn Statistical Genetics.
Course Level: This Fellowship is for pursuing Postdoctoral
Research at King’s College London in UK.
Scholarship Provider: King’s College London
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Applicants
should have a strong academic background in statistics, bioinformatics,
computing or genetics, with wide experience of statistical research in the
genetic basis of complex traits. Candidates should have a good publication
track-record, be highly motivated individuals with excellent communication
skills, and have the ability to work independently.
should have a strong academic background in statistics, bioinformatics,
computing or genetics, with wide experience of statistical research in the
genetic basis of complex traits. Candidates should have a good publication
track-record, be highly motivated individuals with excellent communication
skills, and have the ability to work independently.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International applications will be considered for this position.
Scholarship Description: Applications are invited for a postdoctoral Research Fellow in
Statistical Genetics, to be based at King’s College London and St. George’s
University of London too work in the Translational Genetics theme of the NIHR
BRC NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation
Trust and King’s College London. This is a world leading centre for genetic and
genomic research of human diseases and traits, and houses state-of-the-art
genomics equipment and bioinformatics infrastructure within a multidisciplinary
research environment. The successful candidate will (1) provide statistical
genetics analysis of association and sequencing studies in ischaemic stroke
(lead by Professor Hugh Markus, St. George’s University of London), and (2)
develop and apply statistical genetics methodology for research projects within
the Translational Genetics theme of the Biomedical Research Centre, supervised
by Professor Cathryn Lewis. This position provides an exciting opportunity to
work in cross-disciplinary research groups applying analytical approaches to
the study of human disorders, and will enable a postdoctoral researcher in
statistical genetics to consolidate their research profile. The role will
involve collaborations with high-profile researchers with extensive patient
cohorts, detailed clinical information and genetic studies based on both
genotyping and sequencing. The post holder will work closely with Professor
Hugh Markus and his research group, taking primary responsibility for analysis
of ongoing studies in ischaemic stroke. The Stroke Research Group has access to
large datasets of GWAS from ischaemic stroke with over 20,000 cases and 70,000
controls. More widely in the Translational Genetics theme, the post holder will
contribute to current research projects providing statistical input on study
design and analysis, translating genetic findings to patient benefit. The
ability to use standard statistical genetic approaches will be expected,
including the analysis of genome-wide association studies, imputation and fine
mapping.
Statistical Genetics, to be based at King’s College London and St. George’s
University of London too work in the Translational Genetics theme of the NIHR
BRC NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation
Trust and King’s College London. This is a world leading centre for genetic and
genomic research of human diseases and traits, and houses state-of-the-art
genomics equipment and bioinformatics infrastructure within a multidisciplinary
research environment. The successful candidate will (1) provide statistical
genetics analysis of association and sequencing studies in ischaemic stroke
(lead by Professor Hugh Markus, St. George’s University of London), and (2)
develop and apply statistical genetics methodology for research projects within
the Translational Genetics theme of the Biomedical Research Centre, supervised
by Professor Cathryn Lewis. This position provides an exciting opportunity to
work in cross-disciplinary research groups applying analytical approaches to
the study of human disorders, and will enable a postdoctoral researcher in
statistical genetics to consolidate their research profile. The role will
involve collaborations with high-profile researchers with extensive patient
cohorts, detailed clinical information and genetic studies based on both
genotyping and sequencing. The post holder will work closely with Professor
Hugh Markus and his research group, taking primary responsibility for analysis
of ongoing studies in ischaemic stroke. The Stroke Research Group has access to
large datasets of GWAS from ischaemic stroke with over 20,000 cases and 70,000
controls. More widely in the Translational Genetics theme, the post holder will
contribute to current research projects providing statistical input on study
design and analysis, translating genetic findings to patient benefit. The
ability to use standard statistical genetic approaches will be expected,
including the analysis of genome-wide association studies, imputation and fine
mapping.
Duration of Awards: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2015.
What does it cover? The appointment will be made, dependent on relevant qualifications and
experience, within the Grade 7 scale, currently £40,845-£48,264, per annum,
inclusive of £2,323 London Allowance, per annum.
experience, within the Grade 7 scale, currently £40,845-£48,264, per annum,
inclusive of £2,323 London Allowance, per annum.
How to apply:
Applications should be submitted electronically.
Applications should be submitted electronically.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Applicants should submit their applications till 21 April 2013
