We are seeking a researcher to join the recently established Public Health Genomics Programme within Public Health Wales.
Public Health Wales currently operates public health services that use pathogen and human genomic data, and in the coming years this will grow significantly. Many of these services have been developed by translating research into practice, and as the Public Health Genomics Programme develops, the need for staff with research expertise to support translation and training is going to increase significantly.
This opportunity would be ideal for those who may be working in academia at present, but who would like to move towards applying their expertise to enable the translation of research into practice.
We are looking for someone who has experience in research settings, with a background in a relevant area, including genomics, metagenomics, population genomics, bioinformatics or genomic epidemiology. We are able to offer a permanent role that will be critical for the development of new services and capabilities that will ultimately benefit thousands of patients in Wales.
This post forms part of the recently established Public Health Genomics Programme and will work in partnership with Public Health Wales staff, Genomics Partnership Wales stakeholders and academic colleagues to design and conduct research across the spectrum of public health genomics, particularly in relation to infectious disease.
The post holder will participate in dissemination of research findings through presentation, peer reviewed publications and reports. The post holder will develop and deliver training for to support the mainstreaming of genomics within Public Health Wales, potentially covering topics related to public health genomics, research methods and research governance. The role will provide a focus for work in relation to the translation of public health genomics into service improvements and new capabilities within the NHS in Wales. The post holder will also be encouraged to develop links with academic public health teams to develop joint projects and will provide advice and support to others in research design, conduct and analysis.
We are Public Health Wales – the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is ‘
Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Prof. Tom Connor Job title: Head of Public Health Genomics Email address:
[email protected]
