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Research Fellow in Mathematical Modelling of Plant Pathogen and Pest Spread and Control University of Warwick in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

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Computer Science

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Full-time fixed-term employment for three years, ending 12 October 2029, with a salary of £36,320–£46,970 per annum. Benefits include a pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, Christmas closure, learning and development opportunities, parental leave, onsite childcare, and employee discounts.

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Nov 11, 2026

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About this position

The University of Warwick is recruiting a full-time Research Fellow for a three-year fixed-term position based in Coventry, United Kingdom. The role is formally located in the Warwick Mathematics Institute and the School of Life Sciences, with research based in the Zeeman (SBIDER) Institute.

The successful researcher will join a pan-European project focused on the containment and control of important plant pathogens and invasive pests. Research will involve developing mechanistic mathematical and epidemiological models, writing efficient computational code to simulate spatio-temporal spread, fitting models to complex data, and evaluating robust control strategies. The work offers opportunities to collaborate with mathematical modellers, plant scientists, pest managers, and policy stakeholders across Europe.

Applicants should have a strong quantitative and computational background and ideally experience in epidemiological modelling. Experience developing models, handling complex datasets, fitting mathematical models, and working in interdisciplinary teams is desirable. An interest in plant pests and diseases, or willingness to learn, is welcome. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and the capacity to develop independent research ideas.

The post is full-time and fixed-term until 12 October 2029, with a salary of £36,320–£46,970 per year. Candidates who have not yet been awarded their PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted may initially be appointed as Research Assistants and promoted to Research Fellow after successful PhD award.

Applications close at 11:59pm UK time on 11 November 2026. Applicants should submit a CV, publication list, short research statement, cover letter, and details of three references through the University of Warwick application portal. Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Matt Keeling at [email protected].

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term employment for three years, ending 12 October 2029, with a salary of £36,320–£46,970 per annum. Benefits include a pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, Christmas closure, learning and development opportunities, parental leave, onsite childcare, and employee discounts.

What's required

Candidates should have a strong quantitative and computational background, ideally with experience in epidemiological modelling. They should be able to develop or extend novel models for invasive pests, develop highly efficient code for user-friendly platforms, communicate effectively with academics and stakeholders across disciplines, and preferably have experience handling complex data and fitting mathematical models to data. An interest in plant pests and diseases or willingness to learn, teamwork, and the ability to develop independent research ideas are desirable. Applicants normally require a PhD; candidates near submission or who have recently submitted may initially be appointed as Research Assistants and promoted to Research Fellow after PhD award. Applications should include a CV, publication list, short research statement, cover letter, and three references.

How to apply

Apply online through the University of Warwick vacancy page by 11 November 2026 at 11:59pm UK time. Submit personal details, a CV, publication list, short research statement, cover letter, and three reference details.

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