Researcher - Graduate or Postdoctoral Associate / Fellow

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Research Associate with strong quantitative skills at either Postdoctoral or Graduate level, or a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, to undertake or lead data analytical research projects to investigate the links between genetics, fetal growth and pregnancy outcomes, for both mother and baby. The post, funded by Wellcome Trust, is available from 01/11/2024 to 30/09/2026. The successful applicant will use large-scale genetics data to identify new mechanisms that influence maternal and fetal health and pregnancy outcomes. The successful applicant will work with one of the leading groups in the field, and have an opportunity to develop or advance their skills in human genetics and genetic epidemiology, including the use of SNP genotype, whole genome and exome data from 100,000s of mothers and offspring. They will also receive excellent mentorship and support for career development.

The post will include all aspects of data-driven research projects, including developing ideas and methods, acquiring appropriate data, involving the public and patients, performing data analysis, collaborating with others working on the research programme, dissemination (including writing research papers), supervising and supporting more junior staff and students, developing further funding, and contributing to teaching and staff development.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to develop, or aid the development of, research objectives, projects and proposals; present information on research progress and outcomes; communicate complex information orally and in writing; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants should apply to post at the level which best matches their qualifications, experience and skills. Applicants for a postdoctoral position will possess (or be nearing completion of) a PhD in human genetics or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study, and be educated to first degree level or above in a strongly quantitative subject including (but not limited to) mathematics, statistics, physics or computer science. The successful applicant will require strong data skills, including statistical analyses and precise handling of very large datasets, and be able to work collaboratively with diverse team members and external collaborators., Disability Confident
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Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world's most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 per cent of our research is of international quality and 47 per cent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research - Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

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