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Research Fellow

2 months ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

**Research Fellow (Machine Learning and Data Science)**
**UE07 - £39,347 - £46,974**
**CMVM / MGPHS / USHER Institute**
**Full time (35hrs per week)**
**Fixed Term available from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2028**
**Location: Usher Institute, Usher Building Edinburgh Bioquarter
**The Opportunity:
**The researcher will have the opportunity to contribute to the design and implementation of advanced machine learning and data science and statistical methods, including, Mendelian randomisation, latent class analysis, time series analysis, and structural equation modelling in the UKRI Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry. This role is highly collaborative, involving engagement with co-investigators, collaborators and partners to ensure delivery of the Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry’s multidisciplinary programme of work and open science platform. The post-holder will interact with researchers from various disciplines at the University of Edinburgh, Kings College London, University of Bristol, University of Exeter, and other project partners.

**Your skills and attributes for success:
- PhD (or near completion) in Computer Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning or related field, or considerable relevant and equivalent experience.
- Strong data science skills, with experience in managing and processing heterogeneous, time-based data sets.
- Experience in designing and employing statistical and machine learning methods for the analysis biological data.
- Track record in designing and implementing data curation and sharing platforms.
- Excellent programming skills.

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Please include your CV and a supporting statement with details of how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience required for this post.

**As a valued member of our team you can expect**:

- A competitive salary of **£39,347 - £46,974**
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our **staff benefits page **(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

**Championing equality, diversity and inclusion**

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our **right to work webpages **(opens new browser tab )

**Key dates to note**

Interviews will be held at a date **TBC.

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