The Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH) contains world-renowned population health research groups and provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching. Based within NDPH, The China Kadoorie Biobank (CKB) Study is a uniquely rich and powerful global resource for investigating the environmental and genetic determinants of common chronic diseases.
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Epidemiologist to work on a Wellcome funded project which seeks to understand the impacts of alcohol drinking on health in diverse populations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a programme of research that assesses the associations of alcohol drinking on a wide range of mental and physical health outcomes, investigates causal relevance, and explores the underlying biological mechanisms, which takes advantage of the breadth of multi-omic and phenotypic data available in large prospective cohorts including China Kadoorie Biobank (CKB) and UK Biobank (UKB).
Responsibilities:
1. Analyze and interpret risk factors and/or biomarker data in relation to health outcomes.
2. Utilize strong programming skills in a statistical language (e.g., R) for data analysis and visualization.
3. Communicate research findings through excellent written and verbal communication.
4. Manage time effectively and organize research tasks efficiently.
Qualifications:
1. PhD/DPhil in epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, molecular epidemiology, medical statistics, or other relevant subject (or close to completion).
2. Experience in analyzing health-related data.
3. Strong programming skills in a statistical language.
4. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
The position is full time (part time considered) and fixed term for 3 years. The closing date for applications is noon on 21 February 2025.
You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.
£38,674 to £46,913 per annum
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