Postdoctoral Research Associate in Infectious Disease Modelling

We are currently inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate
(PDRA) to work with Professor Robin Thompson at the Mathematical Institute,
University of Oxford. This is a three-year, fixed-term position, funded by a
research grant from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
(BBSRC). We anticipate the start date for this position to be 1st April 2024
but other start dates can be negotiated.





The successful candidate will be a member of Prof. Thompson’s research group
within the Wolfson Centre for Mathematical Biology in the Mathematical
Institute. The postdoctoral researcher will develop data-driven mathematical
models and associated computing code for modelling avian influenza outbreaks
in Great Britain. They will use the models to test a range of intervention
strategies, and collaborate with members of the project team based in Oxford
and elsewhere (at the University of Warwick and the UK government’s Animal and
Plant Health Agency). The research undertaken in this role will be carried out
under the BBSRC grant “Modelling to inform interventions during Highly
Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreaks in Great Britain” (BB/X016137/1).





The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to conduct research both
independently and collaboratively with other members of the group at Oxford
and elsewhere. They are expected to provide informal mentorship of doctoral
students in the group. This position is well-suited to researchers with strong
modelling and computational skills, and provides the opportunity for
conducting research with substantial positive real-world impact.





We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional
Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, which guide our progress toward advancing
racial and gender equality. As part of our strategic aim to improve staff
equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications from women
and BME candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this
type within the department.





Please direct informal enquiries to the contact details below quoting vacancy
reference 169224.





Applicants will be selected for interview purely based on their ability to
satisfy the selection criteria as outlined in full in the job description. You
will be required to upload a statement setting out how you meet the selection
criteria, a curriculum vitae including a full list of publications, a
statement of research interests, and the contact details of two referees as
part of your online application. **(NOTE: Applicants are responsible for
contacting their referees and making sure that their letters are received by
the closing date).**





To apply for this vacancy and further information, including a job description
and selection criteria, please click on the link below.





Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on **Friday 12 January
2024** can be considered.