Skills

Research Programming Mathematics

Job Specifications

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 attached as a PDF below.

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).

About The Department

Zeeman (SBIDER) Institute

For further information about the Zeeman Institute please see our website at

https://warwick.ac.uk/SBIDER

Mathematics Institute

For further information about Warwick Mathematics Institute please see our website at

https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/maths/

School of Life Sciences

For further information about the School of Life Sciences please see our website at

http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci

About The University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply

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

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline.

Please include a CV, cover letter, a list of publications and a short research statement. Within these documents, please:

Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.
Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

You will only be able to upload two documents as part of your application. We ask that you include your list of publications and research statement within your CV document.

All applicants should ensure that their 3 referees send their references by email by the deadline to Alison Glendinning (Senior Administrative Assistant) by email to MathematicsPA@warwick.ac.uk

Interview Date: To be confirmed
Start Date: To be confirmed

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal () will be considered.

You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.

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