Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
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Department
School of Life Sciences
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Position Type
Fixed Term
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Duration
Fixed-term contract until 30th November 2027
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Salary
£35,608 to £46,049 per annum
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About the Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries, please contact Mike Tildesley (Professor) at
[email protected].
We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Zeeman Institute for Systems Biology and Infectious Disease Epidemiology in the School of Life Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Warwick.
The purpose of this position is to develop models of livestock disease in India. The PDRA will work closely with policy makers in India.
The successful candidate will be employed to mathematical models to simulate the spread of livestock diseases in India and to determine optimal control policies to reduce disease burden.
In particular, the successful candidate will work closely with the project investigator, Professor Michael Tildesley and our colleagues at Penn State University in the USA and NIVEDI in India upon the development of a policy ready modelling framework for livestock disease control.
Due to the nature of this role, there is an expectation that the post holder will spend a minimum of 80% of their time working on campus. There may be periods requiring 100% on-campus presence, particularly within the first three months to support training. Following successful completion of the training period, hybrid working may be available, typically allowing for one day per week working from home.
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About You
The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.
Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant subject (e.g. mathematics, biology or veterinary science).
The person appointed to this post will be required to work with and support other members in the research group so is required not only to work independently but will also be team orientated.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the
PhD Status
If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).
Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).
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About the Department
About the group/team
The Zeeman Institute for Systems Biology and Infectious Disease Epidemiology Research (SBIDER)
You will join the SBIDER group in the School of Life Sciences and the Mathematics Institute at Warwick University. We are a diverse group of interdisciplinary scientists who develop models of biological systems and work closely with policy makers and stakeholders in the UK and around the world.
For more information about SBIDER visit https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/zeeman_institute/
We and the wider University of Warwick environment offer substantial opportunities for professional development including regular opportunities to attend international conferences.
School of Life Sciences
For further information about the School of Life Sciences please see our website at
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci
We believe that collegiality, openness, inclusivity and diversity are essential for an excellent research and teaching environment. Our workplace ethic has enabled us to gain the Athena SWAN Silver award. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all groups with protected characteristics traditionally under-represented in STEM fields. As part of our ongoing commitment to addressing gender equality under the Athena Swan chartermark, we would particularly encourage and welcome applications from female academics.
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About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
- World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
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How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Sunday 2nd August 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline.
You will be asked to include a CV and Cover Letter. These documents should:
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Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.
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