英国埃克塞特大学2023年招聘博士后职位（细菌病原体）

埃克塞特大学（University of Exeter），又名埃克斯特大学，是一所位于英国西南部的顶尖公立综合性研究型大学，起源于十九世纪中叶，于1955年受皇家特许正式创建大学。现为英国罗素大学集团、英联邦大学协会和GW4联盟等组织成员。

Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Exeter

Summary of the role

The successful applicant will engage in research projects on a range of topics around pathogen virulence evolution, pathogen life history and host breadth, with a focus on bacterial pathogens, and consisting in the collation and analyses of complex databases using sophisticated statistical approaches. The candidate will also be expected to engage in collaborative work aiming at developing mathematical theory and modelling frameworks to investigate evolutionary trajectories.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD ( or be nearing completion ) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to insert skills and knowledge required.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings).

Our research income in recent years means we're the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world's most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world- leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future. Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us. Read about our world leading research on Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO City of Literature

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

 41 days leave per year

 options for flexible working

 numerous discounts at leading retailers

 onsite gyms on all of our campus' and a cycle to work scheme

 sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy

 stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Camille Bonneaud, c.bonneaud@exeter.ac.uk or (01326) 255603.