Research Fellow (111466-0326)

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Duration: Fixed-term contract for 36 months

About the Role  

Informal Queries

• For informal queries, please contact Matt Keeling, Professor (Project Lead), at m.j.keeling@warwick.ac.uk.

We are seeking a Research Fellow for a maximum of 36 months, with a reduction up to a max 31 months dependant on the starting salary.

Applications are invited for a Research Fellow position in the Mathematics Department at the University of Warwick, working with Professor Matt Keeling and Professor Mike Tildesley as part of the Zeeman (SBIDER) institute.

The work is funded by DEFRA as part of an EEID (Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases) collaboration between Colorado State University, Warwick University, Edinburgh University and Linköping University.  

Over the last decade we have seen a worrying spread of H5N1 influenza from wild birds into a number of mammalian species including dairy cattle in the USA; this large reservoir of infection has substantial implications for both human and animal health.

Using a range of modelling and statistical approaches, the successful candidate will consider the historic spread of H5N1 in the US dairy industry and project into the future for both the US and UK cattle industry. Work will also consider the implications for human infection and the impacts of different control options. This project gives the candidate an excellent opportunity to join an international network of experienced researchers and to work on an area of one-health with major policy implications.

The successful candidate will join the Zeeman (SBIDER) Institute, School of Life Sciences and Mathematics Institute at Warwick University.

We and the wider University of Warwick environment offer substantial opportunities for professional development including regular opportunities to attend international conferences.

About You  

We are seeking an individual with expertise in epidemiological modelling, though we also welcome applications from those with strong quantitative skills and an interest in public health and veterinary epidemiology. Applicants should be proficient in model development, programming, and matching models to data.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description as a PDF below.

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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).

CLOSING DEADLINE: Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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