Epidemiologist - Biostatistics
General Information
Language : English
Years of Experience : +3 years of research in epidemiology
Closing Date : 31 December 2011
Function
The epidemiologist builds and support the research capacity in genetic epidemiology, long-term outcome projects related to diabetes and/or obesity, and of the non-communicable diseases areas of concern.
Responsibilities
- Undertakes research on the developmental, genetic and behavioral determinants of obesity and type 2 diabetes and on the translation of those epidemiological findings into preventive action
- Works on genetic epidemiological studies as part of the ongoing epidemiology projects of obesity and diabetes in children and adults from multiethnic origins in Kuwait
- Develops research on gene-environment interactions on obesity and diabetes risk using case-control and ongoing cohort studies.
- Provides epidemiological research support to other areas and researchers in Dasman
- Produces abstracts and manuscripts for publication
Required Skills and Expertise:
· Doctoral degree in epidemiology with a minimum of three years research experience following completion of the master degree,
· Experience in genetic epidemiology, general epidemiological methods and statistics, and experience of planning, implementing and managing research projects,
· Experience of working with genome-wide association studies is an advantage,
Experience in coordinating and leading research project activities and processes.