Postdoctoral Fellow in Evolutionary Modelling

University of Exeter; Penryn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Exeter is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow to join the Centre for Ecology and Conservation at the Penryn Campus. You will develop evolutionary models and simulations, collaborating with empirical researchers on wild jackdaws.

Proficient programming in C++, Python or R is required, with a PhD in a relevant field. The role involves model development, data interpretation, and dissemination of findings, with opportunities for publication and conference presentations,

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in behavioural ecology, evolutionary biology, theoretical biology or related field.
• Strong knowledge of research methods and computational evolutionary biology.
• Experience with coding and data analysis; publication record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop evolutionary models, mainly individual-based simulations.
• Create simulation code using C++, Python or R; interpret outputs.
• Publish findings and present at conferences; collaborate with empirical researchers.

Skills

Evolutionary modelling

Computational biology

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

PhD in behavioural ecology or evolutionary biology or theoretical biology

Tools

C++

Python

R

Job description

University of Exeter is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow to join the Centre for Ecology and Conservation at the Penryn Campus. You will develop evolutionary models and simulations, collaborating with empirical researchers on wild jackdaws.

Proficient programming in C++, Python or R is required, with a PhD in a relevant field. The role involves model development, data interpretation, and dissemination of findings, with opportunities for publication and conference presentations,