Postdoctoral Research Associate in Modelling - Liverpool, United Kingdom - University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

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This is an exciting opportunity for a post-doctoral scientist to contribute to the development of recommendations for sustainable parasite control in UK cattle as part of the BBSRC-funded BRACE project (Biosecurity and Roundworm Advice for Cattle Enterprises) by developing a mathematical model of nematode transmission between holdings.

You will form part of a team of academics, postdoctoral fellows and technical staff that is focused on delivering high-quality data and mathematical models to inform the response to emerging veterinary parasitic disease threats and the impacts of global change on disease risk worldwide.

You will work with Dr Hannah Rose Vineer within the Veterinary Parasitology research group, which sits within the Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences (IIVES) Department of Infection Biology & Microbiomes.

You will also work closely with colleagues at the Moredun Research Institute (MRI), James Hutton Institute (JH) and Scotland¿s Rural College (SRUC).

The main duties involve liaising with colleagues at MRI, JH and SRUC to develop a network model of cattle holdings in the UK and define transmission parameters.

You will then integrate the network model with an existing nematode population dynamics model (GLOWORM-FL) which will be used to simulate the transmission of drug-resistant gastrointestinal nematodes between holdings under a range of biosecurity scenarios.

You will develop multimedia research output to communicate findings and recommendations with stakeholders.

Although this is a desk-based role, you will have the opportunity to visit cattle markets to gain a better understanding of research needs and the study system.

You will also receive further training in mathematical modelling, and opportunities to present your work at both national and international conferences.

You will have a PhD in a biological science, computer science, mathematics or statistics, and relevant experience in modelling population dynamics or infectious disease dynamics in a programming environment, is required.

This post is available until 30 November 2025.

Any applicants who are still awaiting their PhD to be awarded should be aware that if successful, they will be appointed at grade 6, spine point 30.

Upon written confirmation that they have been successful in being awarded their PhD, they will be moved onto grade 7, spine point 31 from the date of their award.