Research Associate in Trypanosomosis Drug Resistance and Control

British Society; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Glasgow invites applications for a Research Associate to contribute to the STOP-Tryp project within the School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine. The role spans epidemiology, modelling and fieldwork focused on African animal trypanosomosis (AAT) with partners across the UK and Tanzania, delivering evidence-based strategies for sustainable disease control.

You will analyse field data, help develop models, coordinate field studies in Tanzania and work with

Responsibilities

• Undertake epidemiological and statistical analyses of field data.
• Develop and parameterise mathematical and agent-based models of AAT transmission and drug resistance.
• Coordinate epidemiological field studies in Tanzania, including study design and data management.
• Collaborate with laboratory scientists and international partners to translate empirical data into robust models and practical disease-control recommendations.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to join the School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine (University of Glasgow) to make a leading contribution to the BBSRC-funded Strategies and Tools to Prevent Trypanocide Failure (STOP-Tryp) project.

Working with Profs Louise Matthews and Harriet Auty and an interdisciplinary team across the University of Glasgow, the Roslin Institute, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and partners in Tanzania, the post holder will contribute to the development of evidence-based strategies for the sustainable control of African animal trypanosomosis (AAT).

The role combines quantitative epidemiology, mathematical modelling and field epidemiology. The post holder will undertake epidemiological and statistical analyses of field data, contribute to the development and parameterisation of mathematical and agent-based models of AAT transmission and drug resistance, and help coordinate epidemiological field studies in Tanzania. This will include supporting study design, data management and integration, fieldwork logistics, and close collaboration with laboratory scientists and international partners to ensure that empirical data are translated into robust models and practical disease‑control recommendations.

The overall aim of the project is to identify sustainable combinations of chemotherapy and vector control that minimise treatment failure and drug resistance while improving livestock health and productivity. The post holder will play a key role in integrating epidemiological evidence with modelling outputs to generate practical guidance for farmers, veterinary services and policymakers.

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Harriet Auty and Professor Louise Matthews
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This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and has funding available until 31 August 2028.

Closing date: 3 November 2026

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under‑represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/

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£41,064 to £46,049 per annum