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Research Scientist

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Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled statistical geneticist to join our team at the University of Edinburgh. The successful candidate will lead a research programme to understand multi-morbidity in human populations and will interact with a large research community within the Artificial Intelligence community, genomics, and health research.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop mathematical models to analyse population-wide genetic and environmental factors linked to multimorbid clusters
  • Identify causal paths of disease progression and aggregation
  • Lead a research programme to understand multi-morbidity in human populations
  • Interact with a large research community within the Artificial Intelligence community, genomics, and health research
Requirements
  • Technically proficient in statistical genetics methods (GWAS, LMM, etc)
  • A track record in using or developing instrumental variable methods (e.g. Mendelian Randomization)
  • Extremely good communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Open and collegial
  • Track record in high impact/high quality research publications
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of £40,247 - £47,874 per annum
  • 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
About Us

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role.