Department of Psychiatry, Douglas House Cambridge/ Downing Site, Cambridge
Full Time, Fixed Term to 14th January 2027
We are seeking two highly motivated researchers to join the Welllcome Trust funded Autism and Health Research Programme at the University of Cambridge. These positions offer exciting opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research investigating the genetic correlates of autism and related conditions.
Position 1 will focus on investigating the genetics of neurodevelopmental and autistic traits and their relationship with autism and health outcomes, utilising data from both general population cohorts (UK Biobank, MCS, ALSPAC) and clinical cohorts (SPARK, SSC, Genomics England).
Position 2 will explore the genetic links between autism, developmental delays, and health outcomes, with a particular focus on the combined role of common and rare genetic variants and their relationship to developmental milestones and neurodevelopmental conditions.
The role holder will be working with Dr Varun Warrier in Cambridge (Neurodevelopmental Research Group), Professor Simon Baron-Cohen and Dr Carrie Allison (Autism Research Centre ¿ see www. autismresearchcentre.com). The appointee will also closely collaborate with Dr Hilary Martin (Human Genetics Unit) at the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
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Essential Requirements:
Desirable:
For further information, please contact Dr Varun Warrier ([email protected]).
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Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
The closing date for applications is: 16th February 2025
The interview date for the role is: To be confirmed
Please quote reference RN44920 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Further informationDepartment of Psychiatry
Salary£36,924-£45,163
ReferenceRN44920
CategoryResearch
Published31 January 2025
Closing date16 February 2025