Postdoctoral Research Associate in quantitative disease genetics and modelling in aquaculture

CMVM/The Roslin Institute/Quantitative Biology

Grade UE07 – £41,885 - £49,798

Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week

Fixed term: Position is available from 1.1.2027 to 31.10.2029 with potential for extension

The Opportunity:

Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. This post is full time, 35 hours per week.

We have a fully funded 3-year position for a highly motivated and skilled post-doctoral researcher in quantitative genetics and epidemiological modelling of infectious diseases in aquaculture. The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary international team of aquaculture, genomic and modelling specialists from academia and industry seeking to make scientific breakthroughs in reducing disease transmission and improving disease resilience in farmed fish. As successful candidate you will have the opportunity take a lead role in building and applying the next generation of computational tools to transform future experimental and field study designs, and genetic analyses of infectious disease data to tackle the most pressing disease challenges in aquaculture.

 Your skills and attributes for success:

We welcome applications from all over the world that meet the following qualifications:

• PhD, or near completion of a PhD, in a discipline with a substantial quantitative component (e.g. quantitative genetics, statistics, bioinformatics, theoretical biology or physics, applied mathematics).
• Proven research track record in quantitative genetics and genomics, Bayesian statistics/ MCMC and mathematical modelling of disease or other dynamic biological processes.
• Experience in high performance computing, in particular writing efficient computational code for genetic and statistical data analyses and simulation studies. 
• Evidenced proficient use of Generative Artificial Intelligence tools in research.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills evidenced through a track record of research outputs, including publications in peer reviewed scientific journals and presentations at scientific conferences.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of aquaculture breeding or farming practices is desirable.

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The successful candidate will be based at the Roslin Institute of the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK under the primary supervision of Prof. Andrea Doeschl-Wilson https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/andrea-wilson). We are open to considering flexible working patterns (on a contractual basis) but expect that the majority of the work will include regular on-campus working.  

 As a valued member of The Roslin Institute and the wider University of Edinburgh, you can expect: 

• A competitive salary. 
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community of researchers.
• To contribute to world-class research with real world impact.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. 

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality. 

How to apply

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Andrea Doeschl-Wilson (andrea.wilson@roslin.ed.ac.uk). 

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

- Full contact details of 2 referees

 Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab). 

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa. 

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 23 November 2026.

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