Biostatistician/Epidemiologist

Are you a medical statistician or epidemiologist interested in joining a team which will ultimately impact the provision of future healthcare for pregnant women and their children?

The University of Leeds is undertaking a major research project to provide an up-to-date estimate of the iodine status of pregnant women in the UK, and what different levels of iodine might mean in terms of health risks during pregnancy and subsequent child development. The research will take advantage of existing urine samples collected from mothers during pregnancy in the Born in Bradford birth cohort study and a new longitudinal birth cohort established to investigate how iodine levels vary over the course of pregnancy and breastfeeding, how this is affected by diet, and associated changes in thyroid function.

We are seeking a biostatistician or epidemiologist to work on this research project. You should have a PhD in a numerate discipline and practical experience of advanced statistical techniques. Applications will be accepted from individuals who have recently submitted their thesis, where any offer would be subject to successful completion within a specific timeframe.You will be responsible for analysing and reporting project data appropriately, including appropriate methods for longitudinal data, within the timeframe of the project.

 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Dr Darren Greenwood, Senior Lecturer in Biostatistics Tel: +44 (0)113 343 1813; Email: d.c.greenwood@leeds.ac.uk

Dr Laura Hardie, Reader in Molecular Epidemiology Tel: +44 (0)113 343 7769; Email: l.j.hardie@leeds.ac.uk

 

The University of Leeds is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offers a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN and holds the Bronze award. The School of Medicine gained the Silver award in 2016.We are committed to being an inclusive medical school that values all staff, and we are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees.