Data Scientist

About the role

To execute the Mendelian Randomisation (MR) analyses for two key work packages:
Glaucoma (Aim
1) and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) (Aim
2). The post holder will combine statistical genetics expertise with clinical ophthalmic knowledge to develop high-throughput analytical pipelines. These pipelines will be used to identify novel, high-confidence therapeutic targets for glaucoma and to investigate the causal relationship between UV exposure and AMD risk. The post is FTE for 12 months. Interviews will be held on Monday 2nd March

The post holder must :

• have both clinical Ophthalmic knowledge and statical genetics experience
• have Excellent communication skills in both clinical and non-clinical settings
• be organised and proactive
• be motivated by research that leads to real‑world clinical benefit

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme:
  Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance