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The study will assess the cross-sectional and longitudinal association between informal caregiving and low back pain in the general population in the United Kingdom, using data from the Whitehall II cohort. Informal caregiving and related types of care will be self-reported, while low back pain will be self-reported and assessed using the International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition. The work will use methods specific to survival data and control for numerous socio-demographic, lifestyle, and health confounding factors. Very good knowledge of programming with R software is essential. Applicants should submit a motivation letter, a detailed curriculum vitae including specific modules in epidemiology and statistics, and recent marks from their Master's degree.