Research Assistant – Full Time - Fixed term contract – 11 weeks
Research Assistant in Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases
The School of Engineering and the Built Environment (SEBE) and the School of Applied Sciences (SAS) are seeking a research assistant for 11 weeks in the first instance to work on the development of a novel mathematical model that aims to describe the transmission mechanism of a zoonotic disease (Q fever).
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The role
The role involves:
The Research Fellow is also expected to:
The above list of duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the role-holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the role.
What are we looking for:
Essential requirements:
Desirable requirements:
For a detailed list of the requirements, you can review the full Job Description click here..
Interested applicants may contact Dr Stathis Tingas (e.tingas@napier.ac.uk) or Associate Professor Nick Wheelhouse (n.wheelhouse@napier.ac.uk) to informally discuss the position.
Additional Information
The post is available immediately and can be funded until 31st July 2021.
Salary: Grade 4, GBP 26,715 per annum Pro rata
This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
The applicant must be able to work remotely.
Closing date: 26th February 2021 (midnight GMT)
Interviews: 5th March 2021
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