Research Associate
2 weeks ago
**About the role**:
The Department of Population Health Sciences at the University of Leicester are seeking a Research Associate to join the Genetic Epidemiology Group on a fixed term basis to lead analysis of genomic loci associated with quantitative lung function, as relevant to respiratory diseases. This will involve statistical genetic approaches, including genome-wide association studies of both array
- and sequence-based data, plus post-GWAS in silico analyses to investigate mechanisms by which lung function-associated variants may contribute to risk of clinically relevant outcomes.
This post offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-developing field of genomic epidemiology and to develop skills in state-of-the-art methods and technologies.
**About you**:
As the successful applicant, you will be highly motivated and self-driven, with a PhD in a relevant discipline as well as experience and expertise in computational approaches to genomic analyses and genetic epidemiology.
You will have excellent quantitative and bioinformatics skills as well as effective interpersonal skills and work successfully alongside a multi-institutional team to deliver the research aims. A track record of publishing research is also desirable.
**Additional information**:
Applications for job share will be considered.
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
**Vacancy terms**: Full-time, part-time (minimum 0.6FTE, 22.5 hours per week) or job share considered, fixed term contract for 24 months
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