We are seeking an enthusiastic Research Assistant to work within a vibrant research team headed by David Ray at the Oxford Centre for Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM) on studies related to Circadian and sleep population genetics.

 

The work will be exclusively in-silico analysis of human rhythmic behaviour including sleep and chronotype, and cardiometabolic disease.  We will use publicly available data, and apply causal inference methods including Mendelian randomisation to identify candidate mechanisms linking sleep and circadian rhythm disruption, circadian misalignment and sleep disturbances with cardiometabolic disease through mediators including dietary preference.

 

The successful applicant will join an established multidisciplinary research team, undertaking and directing the research day to day whilst also supervising both technical staff and graduate research students attached to the project. 

 

The successful applicant must hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil, in human population genetics and Mendelian randomisation. They must have peer reviewed publications using Mendelian randomisation, analysis of UK Biobank, cardiometabolic disease, and have expertise in genetic co-localisation approaches. They will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes.

 

The position, funder by NovoNordisk is full time and fixed term until 1st October 2026. The position will be based at OCDEM, Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford.

 

For informal enquiries, please contact Joel Anson at ocdem.personnel@ndm.ox.ac.uk. As part of your formal online application, you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement.