Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist – "Within- and between-host evolution of Chronic Viral Infections"

We are inviting applications for a Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist to work on the within-host evolutionary dynamics, and transmission, of chronic viral infections (HIV and hepatitis C virus). The aim of this project is to better understand how within-host evolutionary and ecological processes affect viral evolution at the epidemiological scale. 

You will be responsible for developing new, and adapting existing, analysis methods and mathematical models to better understand within-host viral evolution and compartmentalisation. You will test hypotheses and analyse data, including viral deep-sequencing data, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate, and contribute to and develop new research ideas. You will act as a source of scientific information and advice to other members of the group and agree clear task objectives, organise, and delegate work to other members of the team and coach other members of the group on specialist methodologies or procedures. You will raise research funds though grant applications.

It is essential that you hold a PhD in quantitative biology or another appropriate science, and have sufficient specialist knowledge in genetics, phylogenetics and/or pathogen dynamics. You will have strong analytical and quantitative skills and excellent problem-solving abilities, with expertise in at least one programming language or mathematical platform (C, Python, JAVA, PERL, R, Matlab etc.). Excellent communications skills including the ability to write for publication, and present, and be able to independently lead a research project whilst meeting deadlines is also essential for the role.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.  Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 3 years and is funded by the Wellcome and the Li Ka Shing Foundation

Only applications received before 12 midday on Wednesday 25 August 2021 will be considered. Please quote 152328 on all correspondence.