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08/12/2021

Doctoral Student in Statistical Genetics

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  • ORGANISATION/COMPANY
    University of Iceland
  • RESEARCH FIELD
    Biological sciences › Other
    Mathematics › Statistics
  • RESEARCHER PROFILE
    First Stage Researcher (R1)
  • APPLICATION DEADLINE
    17/01/2022 23:00 - Europe/Athens
  • LOCATION
    Iceland › Reykjavík
  • TYPE OF CONTRACT
    Temporary
  • JOB STATUS
    Full-time
  • HOURS PER WEEK
    40

OFFER DESCRIPTION

The Centre of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, seeks a Ph.D. student in Biostatistics with focus on statistical genetics. The position is funded for up to three years through the University of Iceland Doctoral Fund.

The goal of this project is to work on statistical methodology and algorithmic problems that arise in the analysis of genotype data on data sets where participants may be related and where data may be partially missing. The PhD student will also work on implementing statistical methods to work with real datasets.

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Additional Information

Selection process

The doctoral student will participate in applying for additional funding. Teaching assistant positions in Biostatistics 101 will also be available to the student.

The doctoral student will apply for and be registered in a Ph.D. program in Biostatistics https://english.hi.is/biostatistics_phd and work in the offices of the Centre of Public Health Sciences epiresearch.hi.is

Please include the following with the application:

- Official transcripts of previous studies, graduate and undergraduate, including placement in distribution of grades (an official English translation if applicable)

- An official copy of MSc degree (an official English translation if applicable)

- An English proficiency test results

- CV

- Two written references

All applications will be answered and applicants will be informed about the appointment when a decision has been made. Applications may be valid for six months.

Appointments to positions at the University of Iceland are made in consideration of the Equal Rights Policy of the University of Iceland. http://www.hi.is/haskolinn/jafnrettisaaetlun#markmid2

The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy. https://www.hi.is/haskolinn/malstefna_haskola_islands

The University of Iceland is a growing community of knowledge and is a very dynamic and interesting workplace. Our values are academic freedom, professionalism and equality. The University strives to provide flexibility and encourages participation in the progression of the studies and research in all fields within the realm of the University.

 

Requirements

Offer Requirements

Specific Requirements

- Applicants should hold an MS degree in biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer science, Bioinformatics, Human genetics, Epidemiology or related fields

- Experience in programming

- Prior experience working with family data sets in genome-wide association studies is a plus but is not required

- Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English

- Evidence of interest, aptitude and research experience in the above disciplines

- Independent work methods and good communication skills

Work location(s)
1 position(s) available at
University of Iceland
Iceland
Reykjavík
101
Sæmundargata 6

EURAXESS offer ID: 716917

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