Research Associate in Veterinary Epidemiology

2 weeks ago

Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

**The role**:

- We are seeking a talented Research Associate to join the vibrant interdisciplinary research team AMR Force and work full time (1.0 FTE) on a large collaborative research project on antimicrobial resistance in livestock in Wales. The position is initially for ~3 months with probable extension for up to 3 years.
- Hybrid working is available as agreed with line manager on appointment.
- **What will you be doing?**:

- You will:

- Work with Welsh colleagues and veterinarians using a range of technical methods to collect data and evaluate antimicrobial use and resistance and their drivers on farms in Wales.
- Act as a key point of contact for the combined epidemiological teams, including veterinarians, microbiologists and data collection experts.
- Assist with higher level data analysis, report writing and will take part in impact events in Wales, including dissemination of outcomes to farmers, veterinarians, policy makers and other interested stakeholders, as well as academics.
- Data analysis is expected to use standard as well as more complex, novel analytical approaches including multilevel models, and you will be expected to liaise with members of the team on database design and management.
- You will ideally:

- Have experience in the analysis of data including longitudinal AMR and AMU data in livestock and human population studies.
- Hold a postgraduate degree in epidemiology, biostatistics or a related quantitative discipline (or working towards one).- Have experience and interest in public engagement activities.
- Have experience of working in interdisciplinary teams and being able to manage multiple aspects to projects.
**Additional information**:

**Contract type: Fixed term for 3 months with the possibility to extend for up to 3 years**
- **Work pattern: Full-time**
- **Grade: I**
- **Salary: £39,906 - £44,746 per annum**
- **School/Unit: Bristol Veterinary School**
- **This advert will close**at**23:59 UK time**on 13/11/2025**
- **Our strategy and mission**:

-We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

**_The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an _**_inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential._**_ We want _**_to attract, develop, and retain individuals_**_ with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution._** -
JOB NUMBER**-**ACAD108352**:
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN**-**Fixed-terM/Full time**:
POSTING END DATE**-**13 Nov 2025**:
FACULTY/DIVISION**-**Faculty of Health and Life Sciences**:
SALARY**-**£39,906 - £44,746 per annum**:

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