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Research Fellow Mathematical models of antibiotic resistant bacteria

University of Edinburgh

A mathematical modeller is wanted to join the Epidemiology Research Group at the University of Edinburgh to work on the population dynamics of antibiotic resistant bacteria, particularly MRSA.

Applicants should have a PhD (or MSc plus research experience) and expertise in the developing mathematical models for biological or biomedical data. You will have the opportunity to work closely with field studies in Scotland, Kenya and Vietnam addressing key research questions about factors affecting the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria infections in both human and animal populations.

Fixed Term: for 3 years

Salary Scale: £30,122 - £35,938 per annum

Please Quote Ref: 3015284JW

Closing Date: 23 February 2012

For further particulars https://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/jobs/index.cfm?action=jobdet&jobid=3015284 and an application pack visit our website ( www.jobs.ed.ac.uk ) or telephone the recruitment line on 0131 650 2511.