Arthropod-Pathogen Transmission Expert

1 week ago


Addlestone, Surrey, United Kingdom Animal and Plant Health Agency Full time
Job Description

The Arthropod-Pathogen Transmission Expert will play a key role in our Vector-Borne Diseases workgroup at the Animal and Plant Health Agency. The successful candidate will have a strong background in biology and a passion for arthropod-borne pathogen transmission.

You will be responsible for managing the delivery of a project on tick-borne disease, combining field survey data for tick abundance with laboratory-based analysis of tick submissions. This requires liaison with customer-facing departments and external bodies such as the UK Health Security Agency and the academic sector.

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Benefits: Excellent Civil Service benefits including pension and flexible working patterns, tailored training and outreach opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the delivery of a project on tick-borne disease
  • Combine field survey data for tick abundance with laboratory-based analysis of tick submissions
  • Liaise with customer-facing departments and external bodies


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