Research Associate (fixed-term post) (CC7798)

Applications are invited for a Research Associate to work on the project entitled “The eco-evolutionary dynamics of age-specific resistance to infectious disease”.

The project is led by Dr Ben Ashby (Principal Investigator, University of Bath, UK) and Dr Emme Bruns (Co-Investigator, University of Maryland, US). It is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) grant NE/V003909/1.

The project seeks to study the eco-evolutionary dynamics of host resistance to infection at various life stages, and in turn, how age-specific resistance affects the evolution of infectious diseases. It builds on the recent work published by the two investigators in this area. There will also be opportunities to contribute to and develop projects in the general area of evolutionary biology of hosts and parasites. 

You should have a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline with experience of mathematical biology. 

We are looking for someone who already has some expertise and knowledge relevant to the project, in particular in evolutionary or eco-evolutionary modelling with some experience of coding. You will also be enthusiastic about the subject and willing to learn new methods and areas of mathematics and biology when the research on the project requires it. 

You will be able to focus on your research as the post carries no teaching or administrative duties. You will be encouraged to conduct research visits and will have access to travel funds to do so.

This is a full-time role based at the University of Bath, and is being offered on a fixed-term basis for 2 years to start after 1 December 2020 by mutual agreement. 

For any informal queries or questions please contact Dr Ben Ashby (b.n.ashby@bath.ac.uk), however, please ensure that your application is submitted via the University website. 

We have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award, and we are actively working towards a Silver award. We are a family-friendly University, with an increasingly agile workforce, we are open to flexible working arrangements. We’re also proud to be a disability confident leader and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.

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Closing Date: 12 Oct 2020
Type: Education & Research