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Research Associate/Fellow in Antimicrobial Resistance Modelling
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, School of Biosciences; School of Mathematical Sciences
| Location: |
Sutton Bonington |
| Salary: |
£26,052 to £38,183
per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £29301 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance
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| Closing Date: |
Wednesday 28 June 2017 |
| Interview Date: |
Wednesday 02 August 2017
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| Reference: |
SCI158617 |
We are seeking an excellent researcher in modelling of antimicrobial resistance. The successful applicant will use mathematical and statistical models to make predictions on risk of emergence of antimicrobial resistant pathogens in a farm slurry system and slurry amended soil. The post is funded by NERC-led EVAL-FARMS project (Evaluating the Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance in Agricultural Manures and Slurries). Thus the role holder will work closely with an interdisciplinary team, including experimental researchers in microbiology and analytical chemistry, and social researchers in science and technology studies, in order to develop meaningful, data driven risk models that could inform policy and practise. The work will involve deterministic and stochastic models, Bayesian statistics, data analysis and presentation.
Applicants must have, or be very close to completing, a PhD in mathematical, computer or statistical models applied to a relevant area in the biological or environmental sciences. Research experience in applying such models in antimicrobial resistance, metagenomics, analytical chemistry and/or water quality would be desirable. Applicants must be able to demonstrate skills in Bayesian approaches, including relevant computational techniques such as MCMC, development and analysis of deterministic and stochastic models, programming in a relevant language (e.g. R, Python or Matlab) and a broader appreciation of science. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate research ambition through timely publication of research, coupled with commitment to the research project as part of their on-going career development. Excellent oral and written English language skills are essential.
The post is a joint appointment between the Schools of Biosciences and Mathematical Sciences. The post holder will normally work on the Sutton Bonington Campus, and will also have meetings on the University Park Campus with staff in the School of Mathematics and other collaborating schools.
Fixed term for 2 years from 1st September 2017
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dov Stekel tel: 0115 951 6294 Or email dov.stekel@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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