Research Fellow in Statistical Analysis of Biological Data

**Research Fellow in Statistical Analysis of Biological Data (110864-0925)**:

Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Mathematics
Position Type
Fixed Term
Duration
Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026
Salary
£35,608 to £46,049 per annum
About the Role

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research fellow to work on the statistical data analysis of cell division in humans and human egg development. You will join an interdisciplinary team and work on a variety of ongoing data analysis projects. Datasets are of two types - DNA sequencing data and tracked chromosome 3D movement data. The project will involve Bayesian inference methods, specifically fitting models to data (typically in STAN).
About You

The post is for up to 6 months, to 31st March 2026. Additional funding is pending. The post will be ideal for PhD students awaiting their viva.

If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant on Level 5 of the University grade structure (£34,610). Upon award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of the Level 6 of the University grade structure (starts at £35,608).

**For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the**
About the Department

The Warwick Mathematics Institute is internationally recognised for its research and our best undergraduates are a match for those at any other UK university. We run a wide range of weekly seminar series, and many workshops and conferences, for which our Mathematics Research Centre provides organisational support.

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We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked **67th in the world** and **10th in the UK.** 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.*

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How to Apply

**CLOSING DEADLINE: Thursday 25th September 2025 at 23:55 (BST)**

**Your CV should include**:

- Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
- Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

**Your cover letter should explain**:

- Previous research experience/significant results and why you are interested in the post
- A list of publications

You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).
- ** Interview Date**: October 2025
- ** Start Date**: To be confirmed
What we Offer

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

- An attractive pension scheme.
- 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.

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