Postdoctoral Research Associate

• UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum
• CMVM / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / Roslin Institute
• Full Time: 35 hours per week
• Fixed-term: 21 months (part time for a longer period is also possible)

The Opportunity

Where curiosity becomes impact.

A unique employer in a vibrant city

The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. You will be joining our world-leading team as a Postdoctoral Researcher in avian influenza modelling in cattle, an area of critical global significance.

You will be developing cutting-edge, multi-scale models exploiting exceptional demographic, environmental and phylogenetic datasets, to inform control strategies for this important disease. You will work in collaboration with Colorado State University, and the Universities of Warwick and Liverpool. This exciting role offers the opportunity to directly impact public health policy in the US and the UK and develop frameworks applicable to other emergent infections in cattle. Be part of groundbreaking research that sets new standards in the field and contributes to safeguarding animal and human health on an international scale. The role thus offers unique opportunities to expand your skills and professional networks through reciprocal international visits and project meetings, advancing your career in infectious disease research.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant discipline, and demonstrable expertise in modern simulation modelling and machine learning, as applied to research on infectious diseases. Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and oral) are required for delivery of objectives, coordination of efforts among collaborators and dissemination of project outcomes.

People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right career for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle

• Professional development and subject matter expertise
• Leading-edge research
• Working within one of the world’s leading universities
• Excellent benefits and support

• This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns.
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• How to apply

Please include the following documents in your application

• CV
• Cover letter

As a valued member of our team, you can expect

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from female researchers, minority ethnic groups, first generation academics/STEM and other underrepresented groups in academia.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 29 September 2026.

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