Research Fellow - AR2948HM

Start Date: 1 April 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter

Part Time: 29 hours per week

Fixed Term: 12 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 an integrated web-platform with statistical models for identifying the correlates of immune protection.

The post is available for 12 months starting from April 2024 or 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 ([email protected] ).

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/ .

Interview Date: 21 March 2024

Please quote ref: AR2948HM

Further Particulars: AR2948HM FPs.doc