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Current opportunities

Research Associate in Agent Based Modelling

Salary:  £27,854 – £36,298 

Unit: Institute of Public Health, CEDAR

*Limited Funding

We are looking for an enthusiastic and focused researcher to join the UKCRC Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) and work on an innovative modelling project “Changing Commutes? Exploring the uptake of cycling to work through an agent-based model focusing on social interactions and social norms” bringing together social science, transport studies, public health, and mathematical modelling.

 The successful candidate will:

  • Lead on the implementation of an agent based model as part of the ESRC funded study “Changing Commutes?”
  • Contribute to the other work packages within the project “Changing Commutes?” and to the production of research reports, academic publications and oral presentations
  • Work effectively with team members in an interdisciplinary group
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues and collaborators and other stakeholders
  • Contribute to developing research proposals and grant applications

Changing Commutes is funded by the ESRC Secondary Data Analysis Initiative. For further details on the project please go to http://changingcommutes.org/

The UKCRC Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) is a collaboration between Medical Research Council (MRC) Units in Cambridge, the University of Cambridge, the University of East Anglia and non-academic partners including the Eastern Region Public Health Observatory (http://www.iph.cam.ac.uk/cedar/).  It is one of five Centres of Excellence in Public Health Research that are funded by the UK Clinical Research Collaboration

CEDAR is driven by the overall goal of developing effective public health interventions for changing population level diet and physical activity behaviours.  Projects span early work to develop an understanding of the determinants of these behaviours, through intervention development to the evaluation of effectiveness and estimation of the public health impacts of interventions.

Our research encompasses multiple disciplines, spanning diet and activity research, epidemiology, biostatistics, health economics, behavioural science, social science, health geography and intervention development and evaluation.  

Further particulars can be found here

Formal applications consisting of a covering letter, CV and a completed CHRIS 6 form, parts 1 and 3 only to be completed (available from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/) should be sent, preferably by email to Lynette Watson: phpc.admin@medschl.cam.ac.ukor by post to Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN.

Within the cover letter, applicants are asked to provide a description of the expertise that they bring, how they meet the person specification for the role and an outline of their research interests.

Please quote reference number SY01230 on all correspondence

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

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr James Woodcock (jw745@medschl.cam.ac.uk)

Please note that we will only contact short-listed applicants.

*One year fixed term position

Closing date: 17th June 2013

Interview date: 28th June 2013

Genetic Statistician

Senior, Intermediate and Junior positions available

Salary: £24,049-£47,314

Unit:  Department of Public Health and Primary Care 

*Limited Funding

PLEASE NOTE: previous candidates need not apply.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and talented statistician, with an interest in genetics, to join an interdisciplinary team working on large-scale genetic studies of cardiovascular disease at the Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge. The Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit (CEU) conducts world-leading interdisciplinary research into the prediction and prevention of cardiovascular disease, with a portfolio of studies that comprises >2.5 million participants and is currently, expanding into genetics. Professor John Danesh is the Unit’s overall Director, Professor Simon Thompson is the Unit’s Director of Research in Biostatistics and Dr Jo Howson leads statistical genetics.

The post holder will be expected to design and implement analyses of genetic datasets from large consortia in relation to cardiovascular disease and its risk factors. Specific examples of these analyses include (but are not limited to):

- analyses of common, low-frequency and rare variants in population-based studies of discrete and quantitative traits;

- fine-mapping and multi-marker tests to locate causal variants;

- pathway analysis using rare and common variants;

- integration of genetic data with biochemical factors for the assessment of causality (“Mendelian Randomisation”);

The post holder will also be expected to advise on appropriate statistical practices, and test and develop the statistical methods necessary to evaluate hypotheses of interest, such as those listed above. The work of the post holder is expected to lead to high-impact publications.

The post-holder will have: (1) relevant qualifications e.g,, a postgraduate degree in statistics, biostatistics, genetic epidemiology or similar, (2) a sound understanding of statistical concepts, ideally in relation to chronic disease epidemiology (3) strong quantitative skills, including experience of using relevant statistical software (STATA, R), (4) high level report writing and presentational skills, (5) a working knowledge of genetics is desirable but not essential. The post-holder should also be able to work independently, accurately judge priorities, and have excellent organisational and communication skills.

This position can be filled by an appropriate candidate at Senior Research Associate, Research Associate or Research Assistant level, depending on relevant qualifications and experience. Senior Research Associate is awarded on the basis of individual merit and may be awarded to the successful candidate if approved by the Faculty Board of the Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine.

Further Particulars are available here

Formal applications consisting of a covering letter, CV and a completed CHRIS 6 form, parts 1 and 3 only to be completed (available from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/) should be sent, 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.

 Your cover letter should describe how you meet the person specification for the role. 

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Jo Howson by email (jmmh2@medschl.cam.ac.uk) or telephone + 44 (0) 1223 740078.  

Location of post: Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge, CB1 8RN

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

*The funds for these posts are available until 31 December 2015 in the first instance. 

Please quote reference RH01195 on all correspondence about this post.

Closing date: Friday 7 June.

Interview Date(s): w/c 24 June 2013

PhD studentship in Cardiovascular Epidemiology

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.

Applications are invited from UK/EU nationals* 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.

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

Download an application form here.

To apply please send your CV, a cover letter and the above application form, 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

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

Closing date: 31 May 2013

Please quote RH01192 on your application and all correspondence about this vacancy