Research Fellow in Mathematical or Statistical Modelling United Kingdom
Job description
Fixed-term contract until 30 November 2023, 1.0 FTE.
The University of Warwick seeks a suitably qualified mathematical or statistical modeller for a new position in the School of Life Sciences.
The post is part of a large European Commission funded project and will explore the potential introduction and spread of a major quarantine disease of citrus. Increases in global trade and travel have led to a vast increase in invasive plant disease epidemics. These epidemics are a serious and increasing problem in agriculture with important consequences for food supply and security. The postholder will analyse trade and commercial planting data to identify areas at high risk of entry of the disease, known as citrus greening, into the EU. This data will be linked with models to predict areas of onward spread from entry points, which will be used to inform surveillance strategies for member states.
Applications are invited from candidates with a PhD in applied mathematics, statistics, physics, epidemiology, theoretical ecology or related subjects.
The postholder will benefit from a strong research environment within the School of Life Sciences at Warwick, with world leading expertise in epidemiological modelling and plant sciences.
The post is available to start as soon as possible and will end on 30 November 2023. It will be based at the University of Warwick Wellesbourne campus and hybrid working can be discussed.
Please contact [email protected] for informal enquires.
We believe that collegiality, openness, inclusivity and diversity are essential for an excellent environment; this ethic has enabled us to gain an Athena SWAN Silver award. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited by this role, we encourage you to apply, even if your past experience does not match exactly. We also encourage applications from all groups with protected characteristics for Research and academic posts include the wording (traditionally under-represented in STEM fields.)
In your application, you can also include any career breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave, part-time work, secondments) or any periods where you were unable or restricted to work because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For those eligible, the University of Warwick offers relocation and Immigration Support Scheme packages to assist with costs of relocating and any associated visa applications and HIS (health) surcharge fees.
If you are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD but have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant at the top of level 5 of the University grade structure (£32,411). Upon receipt of evidence of the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the University grade structure (£33,348).
Interview Date: TBC.
Job Description
Undertake research in order to support the work of the department and develop and enhance its reputation, both internally and externally. Assist the Project Leader and, where appropriate, project collaborators in the successful execution of the project.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
RESEARCH
- Help establish a sound research base within the department in order to assist the development of research objectives and proposals for own or joint research.
- Conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
- To publish research outcomes in appropriate journals of international standing and to publish and disseminate the result of research to other reputable outlets.
- Translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into research activity.
- May contribute to preparing proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and contractual purposes, to support a developing research agenda.
- May present information on research progress and outcomes to bodies supervising research, e.g. steering groups.
- May contribute to the preparation of papers for steering groups and other bodies.
- Communicate complex information (orally and in writing) and material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
- Continually update own knowledge and understanding in field or specialism.
TEACHING AND LEARNING SUPPORT
- Could be expected to contribute to the teaching and learning programmes in the department.
- Assist in the supervision of student projects and the development of student research skills.
- May be involved in the assessment of student knowledge and supervision of projects.
ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
- May be required to attend departmental meetings and to participate (where necessary) in other committees and working groups within the department, the faculty and the University.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of work.
- Work within budget constraints.
The duties and responsibilities outlined are not intended to be an exhaustive list but provide guidance on the main aspects of the job. You will be required to be flexible in your duties.
