University of Warwick
Research Fellow (111861-0726)
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About The Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries, please contact Dr Emma Davis (Associate Professor) at Emma.L.Davis@warwick.ac.uk
Flexible Working
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time. We welcome applications from candidates seeking a minimum commitment of 0.5 FTE (18.25 hours per week). Depending on the successful applicant, we may offer the post at 0.5 FTE, with the possibility of extending the appointment beyond the initial fixed term, subject to funding and organisational requirements.
This is a flexible and open-ended project with substantial scope for the successful candidate to take increasing ownership of their research direction across the employment period. The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop research leadership through mentoring junior researchers, as well as to gain experience working within an international and cross-disciplinary research landscape. There is a generous budget to support international travel, conference attendance, training and professional development.
About You
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated researcher with strong track record in infectious disease modelling and a passion to improve global health outcomes. They will be committed to delivering robust and reproducible research, including developing new mathematical and statistical approaches.
The successful candidate will be proficient in at least one scientific programming language (e.g. Python, R, C++), with experience of publishing open-source code, and have excellent written and oral communication skills. They will also be enthusiastic about the development of mathematical modelling capacity in the global south and supporting the decolonisation of global health. Experience working with international partners would be beneficial.
Ideally, candidates should already hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and some post-PhD research experience. If you are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, but have not yet had it conferred, then you may still be eligible if your research topic is particularly relevant to the project; please contact Dr Emma Davis (Emma.L.Davis@warwick.ac.uk) prior to application to discuss eligibility.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
PhD Status
If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).
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Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).
About The Department
This position will be based at the University of Warwick, where the Department of Statistics is one of the largest and most diverse statistics groups in the world. Research in the department spans a broad range of areas in applied statistics, data science, theoretical and applied probability, finance and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The role will sit within The Zeeman Institute for Systems Biology and Infectious Disease Epidemiology, a dynamic cross-departmental research centre bringing together researchers from Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Sciences, Life Sciences, and Medicine to address biological challenges.
The Department of Statistics is committed to promoting equality and diversity, holding an Athena SWAN Silver award which demonstrates this commitment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and will give due consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns, and to those who have taken a career break. Further information about working at the University of Warwick, including information about childcare provision, career development and relocation is at https://warwick.ac.uk/services/humanresources/workinghere/.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
*World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026 **Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Wednesday 12th August 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline.
You will be asked to include a CV and Cover Letter. These documents should:
- Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
- Demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description using clear examples.
Please ensure your application clearly evidences the essential criteria, as the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application if these are not demonstrated.
Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: To be confirmed Applications must be submitted through the warwick-careers.tal.net portal before the closing deadline. We recommend completing your application form in good time, as the advert will automatically close at the deadline. You are welcome to include any career breaks, such as parental leave, caring responsibilities, or long-term sickness absence. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.
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What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements.
Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office-based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department and can be discussed during the recruitment process.
For more information, see here.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.
Find out more about our awards and accreditations.
We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
Safeguarding & DBS
The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.
Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults). All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.
Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
Job Description
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