Postdoc: Disease Transmission Genomics & Modelling

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roslin Institute / Quantitative Biology at The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in disease transmission genetics and modelling. The successful candidate will work on a project using Drosophila melanogaster as a model to dissect genetic and immune determinants of host infectiousness, applying genetic-epidemiological inference and predictive models.

We seek a highly motivated researcher with a PhD (or near completion) in a quantitative field

Qualifications

• PhD, or near completion within 3 months, in a discipline with a substantial quantitative component
• Proven track record in quantitative genetics and genomics, GLMMs, Bayesian statistics/MCMC, and mathematical modelling of disease or other dynamic processes
• Experience in high performance computing and writing efficient computational code for genetic/statistical analyses and simulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication evidenced by publications and conference presentations
• Excellent organisation and time management; ability to work independently and in a team
• Knowledge of Drosophila or other model organism genetics is desirable
• We do not expect a single candidate to fulfil all criteria; training will be provided to acquire new skills

Responsibilities

• Apply genetic-epidemiological inference and prediction models to project data
• Develop and apply advanced analytical and computational modelling approaches
• Generate insights on determinants and transmission dynamics to inform disease control

Skills

Quantitative genetics

Genomics

GLMM

Bayesian statistics / MCMC

Computational modelling

Communication skills

Education

PhD or near completion in a quantitative field

Job description

The Roslin Institute / Quantitative Biology at The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in disease transmission genetics and modelling. The successful candidate will work on a project using Drosophila melanogaster as a model to dissect genetic and immune determinants of host infectiousness, applying genetic-epidemiological inference and predictive models.

We seek a highly motivated researcher with a PhD (or near completion) in a quantitative field