Cambridge, UK: Epidemiologist (cardiovascular), Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge

Epidemiologist
Department of Public Health and Primary Care
University of Cambridge
£21,682-£24,403 or £25,134-£32,796

Limit of tenure applies*

An epidemiologist is required to join a multi-disciplinary team conducting world-leading research into the molecular and genetic causes of heart attacks.

Candidates should possess a relevant first or postgraduate degree in epidemiology, medical statistics or a closely-related discipline. The main focus is on evaluating and analysing genetic and molecular risk factors in large-scale studies. The appointment will be up to two years initially with the possibility of an extension depending upon funding on the Research Assistant/Research Associate grade, salary scale £21,682 to £24,403 or £25,134 to £32,796 per annum according to qualifications and experience. There may be opportunities for successful applicants to study towards a PhD during the post.

Further information can be obtained from Karina Prasad, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory Site, Wort?s Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN, tel. 01223 741302, fax 01223 741339, e-mail kp319@medschl.cam.ac.uk and to whom applications (including a full CV) should be sent, together with Form PD18, Parts I and III (available from www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18/).

Please can previous applicants not re-apply.

* Limit of tenure: 2 years from start date.

Closing date: 14 December 2007. Planned interview dates: 19/12/2007.