Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Biomarkers of Health & Religious/Spiritual Beliefs a

The role

As the post holder you will be working on a major research programme concerning religious and/or spiritual beliefs and associated behaviours and their impact on mental and physical health and well-being with a large group of international co-investigators. As the post holder you will specifically investigate the role of biological mechanisms in these behaviours and impacts. Information gathered longitudinally from participants (from infancy to adulthood) in a large UK cohort - Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children ( http://www.bristol.ac.uk/alspac/ ) will be analysed.

What will you be doing?

• Develop and carry out detailed analysis plans using statistical techniques appropriate to the research question and field (e.g., psychology, epidemiology, genetics).
• Critically interpret findings and participate in the dissemination of these through high impact academic publications.
• Participate in other forms of dissemination that may lead to impact e.g. presenting research findings at local, national, and international meetings and conferences.
• Keep up to date with the relevant science and statistical methodology, and where appropriate, contribute to development of novel statistical methods.
• Communicate and collaborate with other co-investigators based in both the UK and overseas.

You should apply if

You are experienced in molecular epidemiology; you will have the experience and skills to manipulate and analyse large 'omic datasets. It will be an advantage if you have experience of working with longitudinal cohort data (especially experience with ALSPAC data). It is essential that you have the following:

• Experience and evidence of performing and interpreting association studies of the genome, epigenome, transcriptome or similar.
• Evidence of good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrable high level of competency with statistical packages e.g., Stata, R.
• Experience of presentation of research results to varied audiences.
• Self-motivation and ability to organise own time effectively.
• Experience of leading on elements of research projects with support of PI/line manager (for appointment at J grade)
• Track record of publication of research papers commensurate with candidate's years of experience and completed projects.

We welcome applications from all members of our community and are particularly encouraging those from diverse groups, such as members of the LGBT+ and BAME communities, to join us.