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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantitative Disease Genetics and Epidemiological Modelling in Aquaculture University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fully funded, fixed-term three-year postdoctoral position from 1 January 2027 to 31 October 2029, with potential extension. Full-time, 35 hours per week, Grade UE07, salary £41,885–£49,798. Staff benefits include annual leave, a defined-benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives and flexible work options. The University can sponsor eligible international workers.
Deadline
Nov 23, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Edinburgh
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The University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to advance quantitative disease genetics and epidemiological modelling in aquaculture. The researcher will join a multidisciplinary international team of aquaculture, genomic and modelling specialists from academia and industry working to reduce disease transmission and improve disease resilience in farmed fish.
The project focuses on developing and applying next-generation computational tools for experimental and field-study design, alongside genetic analyses of infectious-disease data. The work will address major disease challenges in aquaculture by integrating quantitative genetics, genomics, Bayesian methods, mathematical modelling and high-performance computing.
The successful researcher will be based in the Quantitative Biology division at the Roslin Institute, part of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. The institute brings together more than 400 staff, students and visitors and operates across quantitative biology, genome biology, functional genetics, translational bioscience, bacteriology, virology, immunology and epidemiology. Its research environment includes aquaculture facilities for fish and shellfish, animal-bioscience infrastructure and partnerships with breeding and pharmaceutical businesses.
Under the primary supervision of Professor Andrea Doeschl-Wilson, the postdoctoral researcher will contribute to collaborative research with real-world impact for animal health, sustainable agriculture and the aquaculture sector. The role offers opportunities to lead computational analyses and help shape future research and field applications in infectious-disease genetics.
Funding details
Fully funded, fixed-term three-year postdoctoral position from 1 January 2027 to 31 October 2029, with potential extension. Full-time, 35 hours per week, Grade UE07, salary £41,885–£49,798. Staff benefits include annual leave, a defined-benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives and flexible work options. The University can sponsor eligible international workers.
What's required
Applicants should hold a PhD, or be near completion of a PhD, in a discipline with a substantial quantitative component such as quantitative genetics, statistics, bioinformatics, theoretical biology, physics or applied mathematics. Applicants should demonstrate research experience in quantitative genetics and genomics, Bayesian statistics or MCMC, and mathematical modelling of disease or other dynamic biological processes; experience with high-performance computing and efficient computational code for genetic and statistical analyses and simulations; proficient use of generative artificial intelligence tools in research; excellent written and verbal communication demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations; strong organisation and time-management skills; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Knowledge of aquaculture breeding or farming practices is desirable. International applicants must satisfy UK Home Office English-language requirements and secure the necessary Skilled Worker Visa if sponsorship is required.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Edinburgh Careers portal by 23 November 2026. Submit a CV, cover letter and full contact details for two referees. For informal enquiries, contact Professor Andrea Doeschl-Wilson at [email protected].
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