Collaborative Researcher: Multidisciplinary Infectious Disease Modelling

5 days ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom NERC - the Natural Environment Research Council Full time

We are seeking a Collaborative Researcher to join our team at NERC, the Natural Environment Research Council. This exciting opportunity is part of an international collaboration to understand the ecological, evolutionary and social drivers of infectious disease transmission in animals, humans and plants.

Job Overview

This role will involve working with a multidisciplinary team of researchers from the UK, USA, China and Israel to develop and apply mathematical and computational models to investigate the spread of infectious diseases. The successful candidate will be based at a UK research organisation eligible for funding from UKRI or Defra and will collaborate with a partner from the USA.

The full economic cost of your project can be up to £1 million, funding available for up to four years.

Responsibilities
  • To work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to design and develop mathematical and computational models of infectious disease transmission
  • To apply these models to real-world data and scenarios, using a quantitative or mathematical approach combined with qualitative principles
  • To contribute to the development of proposals for funding from UKRI or Defra
Requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong background in mathematical or computational modelling, and experience of working on interdisciplinary projects. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and teamwork skills, and be able to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

The estimated salary for this position is around £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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