The post

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with excellent data analysis and interpretation skills to work on an EU multi-centre observational study, BEAT-DKD (https://www.beat-dkd.eu/), which seeks to identify early biomarkers for progression of diabetic kidney disease.

The successful applicant will work closely with Dr Kim Gooding and Professor Angela Shore and be responsible for leading the data analysis of the Exeter BEAT-DKD sub-studies, driving paper drafting and significantly contributing to the data-analysis of the main BEAT-DKD consortium imaging study with support from supervisors and the study team. The postholder responsibilities will include data management and analysis, integrating a variety of data sources (clinical, different imaging modalities, traditional and novel biofluid based biomarkers (e.g. omics data)) using innovative approaches, liaising with the central BEAt-DKD data management team, statistical analysis and preparing local manuscripts and participating in central BEAt-DKD writing groups.

About you

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and an established track record of publishing papers demonstrating their analytical expertise. Applicants will have a background of developing data analysis plans to address research questions, integrating and analysing data from a variety of different sources, and disseminating their work. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, provide statistical/analysis advice and expertise, supervise the work of others and act as a team leader if required. Applicants will be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of analytical methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. The successful applicant will be able to develop research proposals; identify sources of research funding and make presentations at conferences and other events.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests within the BEAT-DKD study and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.