Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job title:

Postdoctoral Analysis Fellow

Firm

College of Exeter

Job description

School of Well being & Life SciencesThis new full time put up is accessible from 1 October 2024 on a set time period foundation till 30 September 2028.Abstract of the functionThe School needs to recruit a Postdoctoral Analysis Fellow to take part on this MRC funded Metabolic Psychiatry Hub analysis mission. This mission goals to enhance our understanding of the connection between metabolic well being and extreme psychological sickness (SMI). This function will utilise massive information and genetics to grasp the shared biology and causal mechanisms linking SMI and metabolic problems. This MRC funded put up is accessible from the 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2028. The profitable applicant will use massive information research together with, however not restricted to the UK Biobank, All of US and China Kadoorie Biobank and genetic approaches (together with genetic correlations, genomic SEM, Mendelian randomisation) to enhance our understanding of the bidirectional relationships between metabolic well being and SMI (together with bipolar dysfunction, schizophrenia and extreme melancholy).The put up will embrace endeavor world class analysis and utilizing massive information and genetic approaches to offer a step change in our understanding of the connection between diabetes and melancholy. You’ll be anticipated to guide the evaluation, current your findings regionally, nationally and internationally, write up analysis for publication and guarantee you might be utilizing the hottest analytical strategies.About youThe profitable applicant will be capable of develop analysis aims, tasks and proposals; establish sources of analysis funding and contribute to the method of securing funds and make displays at conferences and different occasions.Candidates will possess a related PhD or equal qualification/expertise in a associated area of examine. The profitable applicant will likely be a nationally recognised authority in genetic epidemiology (or associated area) and possess ample specialist data within the self-discipline to develop analysis programmes and methodologies. The profitable applicant may also be capable of work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as staff chief as required. Candidates will be capable of carry out a variety of genetic analyses in massive information research. Ideally candidates can have expertise of the web platforms used for evaluation in UK Biobank information and/or All of Us. Candidates ought to have expertise of Mendelian randomisation analyses.Please make sure you learn the Job Description and Particular person Specification for full particulars of this function.What we will give you

• Freedom (and the help) to pursue your mental pursuits and to work creatively throughout disciplines to provide internationally thrilling analysis;
• Assist groups that perceive the College extensive analysis and instructing targets and companion with our teachers accordingly
• An Innovation, Affect and Enterprise directorate that works intently with our teachers offering specialist help for exterior engagement and growth
• Our Exeter Tutorial initiative supporting excessive performing teachers to realize their potential and develop their profession

• A mess of employees advantages together with sector main advantages round

(as much as 26 weeks full pay), Paternity go away (as much as 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Therapy Coverage

• A fantastic campus set within the coronary heart of gorgeous Devon

The College of ExeterWe’re a member of the distinguished Russell Group of research-intensive universities and within the high 200 universities on the earth (Instances Larger Schooling World College Rankings 2024 and QS World College Rating 2024). We mix world-class instructing with world-class analysis, attaining a Gold score within the Educating Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold scores for Scholar Expertise and Scholar Outcomes.Our world-leading analysis affect has grown greater than every other Russell Group college lately, and we’re residence to among the world’s most influential researchers, in search of to reply among the most elementary points dealing with humankind at this time. Greater than 99 p.c of our analysis is of worldwide high quality and 47 p.c is world-leading (2021 Analysis Excellence Framework).We encourage proactive engagement with trade, enterprise and neighborhood companions to boost the affect of analysis and training and enhance the employability of our college students. Examine our world main analysis – and the way we’re for a altering world. We’re situated in an exquisite a part of the nation and Exeter (a quick rising tech hub) is one in all only some UK cities to have been designated as aOur Equality, Variety and Inclusion DedicationWe’re dedicated to making sure can be found for interviews and workplaces.While all candidates will likely be judged on advantage alone, we significantly welcome purposes from teams presently underrepresented inside our working neighborhood.With over 30,000 college students and seven,000 employees from 150 completely different international locations we provide a various and interesting surroundings the place our range is widely known and valued as a serious energy. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive tradition the place all members of our neighborhood are supported to thrive; the place various voices are heard by way of our engagement with evidence-based constitution frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Venture Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Constitution Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Variety Champion) and as a Incapacity Assured employer.We’re proud signatories of the and welcome purposes from service folks.Additional dataFor additional data please contact Dr Jess Tyrrell, e-mail .Job title Postdoctoral Analysis Fellow Job reference P92311 Date posted 03/04/2024 Utility deadline 17/04/2024 Location Exeter (Hybrid) Wage The beginning wage will likely be from £41,732 as much as £51,283 on Grade F, relying on {qualifications} and expertise. Package deal Beneficiant vacation allowances, versatile working, pension scheme and relocation package deal (if relevant). Contractual hours 36.5 Foundation Full-time Job class/sort Analysis Attachments Job descriptionSchool of Well being & Life SciencesThis new full time put up is accessible from 1 October 2024 on a set time period foundation till 30 September 2028.Abstract of the functionThe School needs to recruit a Postdoctoral Analysis Fellow to take part on this MRC funded Metabolic Psychiatry Hub analysis mission. This mission goals to enhance our understanding of the connection between metabolic well being and extreme psychological sickness (SMI). This function will utilise massive information and genetics to grasp the shared biology and causal mechanisms linking SMI and metabolic problems. This MRC funded put up is accessible from the 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2028. The profitable applicant will use massive information research together with, however not restricted to the UK Biobank, All of US and China Kadoorie Biobank and genetic approaches (together with genetic correlations, genomic SEM, Mendelian randomisation) to enhance our understanding of the bidirectional relationships between metabolic well being and SMI (together with bipolar dysfunction, schizophrenia and extreme melancholy).The put up will embrace endeavor world class analysis and utilizing massive information and genetic approaches to offer a step change in our understanding of the connection between diabetes and melancholy. You’ll be anticipated to guide the evaluation, current your findings regionally, nationally and internationally, write up analysis for publication and guarantee you might be utilizing the hottest analytical strategies.About youThe profitable applicant will be capable of develop analysis aims, tasks and proposals; establish sources of analysis funding and contribute to the method of securing funds and make displays at conferences and different occasions.Candidates will possess a related PhD or equal qualification/expertise in a associated area of examine. The profitable applicant will likely be a nationally recognised authority in genetic epidemiology (or associated area) and possess ample specialist data within the self-discipline to develop analysis programmes and methodologies. The profitable applicant may also be capable of work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as staff chief as required. Candidates will be capable of carry out a variety of genetic analyses in massive information research. Ideally candidates can have expertise of the web platforms used for evaluation in UK Biobank information and/or All of Us. Candidates ought to have expertise of Mendelian randomisation analyses.Please make sure you learn the Job Description and Particular person Specification for full particulars of this function.What we will give you

• Freedom (and the help) to pursue your mental pursuits and to work creatively throughout disciplines to provide internationally thrilling analysis;
• Assist groups that perceive the College extensive analysis and instructing targets and companion with our teachers accordingly
• An Innovation, Affect and Enterprise directorate that works intently with our teachers offering specialist help for exterior engagement and growth
• Our Exeter Tutorial initiative supporting excessive performing teachers to realize their potential and develop their profession

• A mess of employees advantages together with sector main advantages round

(as much as 26 weeks full pay), Paternity go away (as much as 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Therapy Coverage

• A fantastic campus set within the coronary heart of gorgeous Devon

The College of ExeterWe’re a member of the distinguished Russell Group of research-intensive universities and within the high 200 universities on the earth (Instances Larger Schooling World College Rankings 2024 and QS World College Rating 2024). We mix world-class instructing with world-class analysis, attaining a Gold score within the Educating Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold scores for Scholar Expertise and Scholar Outcomes.Our world-leading analysis affect has grown greater than every other Russell Group college lately, and we’re residence to among the world’s most influential researchers, in search of to reply among the most elementary points dealing with humankind at this time. Greater than 99 p.c of our analysis is of worldwide high quality and 47 p.c is world-leading (2021 Analysis Excellence Framework).We encourage proactive engagement with trade, enterprise and neighborhood companions to boost the affect of analysis and training and enhance the employability of our college students. Examine our world main analysis – and the way we’re for a altering world. We’re situated in an exquisite a part of the nation and Exeter (a quick rising tech hub) is one in all only some UK cities to have been designated as aOur Equality, Variety and Inclusion DedicationWe’re dedicated to making sure can be found for interviews and workplaces.While all candidates will likely be judged on advantage alone, we significantly welcome purposes from teams presently underrepresented inside our working neighborhood.With over 30,000 college students and seven,000 employees from 150 completely different international locations we provide a various and interesting surroundings the place our range is widely known and valued as a serious energy. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive tradition the place all members of our neighborhood are supported to thrive; the place various voices are heard by way of our engagement with evidence-based constitution frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Venture Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Constitution Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Variety Champion) and as a Incapacity Assured employer.

Anticipated wage

£41732 – 51283 per 12 months

Location

Exeter

Job date

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 05:30:55 GMT

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