Research Fellow - AR3147

Start date: As soon as possible Part time: 20 hours per week Fixed term: 3 months

Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Dr Emmanuel Olamijuwon (University of St Andrews), Dr Kehinde Aruleba (University of Leicester), and Dr Adeniyi Fagbamigbe (University of Coventry) as part of a Wellcome trust-funded project: “Digital and Computational Approaches to Infectious Diseases Study (DiCAIDS)”. This collaborative project aims to develop a no-code, user-friendly computational platform for modelling the correlates of immune protection against some infectious diseases.

The primary duties of the successful applicant will be to develop statistical/computational models to aid our understanding of immune correlates of protection.

The post is available for 3 months starting as soon as possible thereafter. We are also open to considering flexible working patterns including hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family-friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives.

Further details of the project can be obtained by contacting Dr Emmanuel Olamijuwon (e.olamijuwon@st-andrews.ac.uk).

Applications are particularly welcome from people identifying as female, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Closing Date: 25 July 2025

Interview Date: Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and could be held before the closing date

Please quote ref: AR3147RS    

Further Particulars: AR3147RS FPs.pdf

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