Research Associate/Biostatistician in Molecular Epidemiology

This is an exciting opportunity to work on the Horizon 2020 project, DynaHEALTH, focusing on the combined impact of psychosocial stress and glycaemic metabolism on health throughout the life course. The post will be based in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Imperial College London.

You will have a relevant PhD, or equivalent, excellent organisational and research skills, including a sound understanding of epidemiological and biostatistical concepts, particularly in relation to life course modelling. Experience in bioinformatics and analyses of genomic, epigenomic, metabolomics or other complex ‘omic’ data is strongly desirable. You will show the ability to contribute to the writing of reports, analyzing and presenting of results, including for publication.

The post is Full time and fixed term for 2.5 years and is based at our St. Mary’s campus, Paddington.

For an informal discussion please contact Professor Marjo-Riitta Jarvelin – email: m.jarvelin@imperial.ac.uk.

Our preferred method of application is online via our website at http://www.imperial.ac.uk/job-applicants (please select “Job Search” then enter the job title or vacancy reference number into “Keywords”). Please complete and upload an application form as directed quoting reference number SM041-16AL.

Alternatively, if you are unable to apply online, please email adrian.lacey@imperial.ac.uk to request an application form.

Closing Date: 21 March 2016 (Midnight GMT)

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