The posting
Job Description
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 ([email protected]).
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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About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
The Roslin Institute receives strategic investment from the Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and provides national capability to achieve sustainable agriculture, control diseases and enhance health through pioneering animal bioscience.
The Institute is a key part of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework exercise, a joint submission by the School and Scotland’s Rural College placed first in the United Kingdom for agriculture, food and veterinary sciences.
The Institute is home to over 400 staff, students and visitors, including around 65 Group Leaders and Tenure Track Fellows on a path to independence. It has a vibrant programme (https://vet.ed.ac.uk/roslin/work-study/postgraduate) (opens in a new browser tab) of postgraduate research and a thriving student community.
Research at the Institute is organised across eight divisions (Quantitative Biology, Genome Biology, Functional Genetics, Translational Bioscience, Bacteriology, Virology, Immunology, and Epidemiology) and two Institute Strategic Programmes funded by the BBSRC from 2023-28 (Genes & Traits for Healthy Animals and Prevention & Control of Infectious Diseases).
Over £380M has been invested in physical infrastructure at Easter Bush since 2008, including for research on key terrestrial and aquatic farmed animals. This includes the National Avian Research Facility, a £24M Large Animal Research & Imaging Facility, Aquaculture facilities for fish and shellfish, and an Innovation Centre that is now fully occupied with commercial tenants. The campus serves as a key innovation hub for the Agri-Tech, Aquaculture and Animal Bioscience (3A) sector and Roslin has extensive partnerships with businesses, including animal breeding and pharmaceutical businesses able to translate its discoveries at global scale.
The Institute has a positive and inclusive culture and holds a prestigious Athena SWAN Gold award in recognition of its commitment to advance the careers of women in science.
Further details of the research conducted at the Institute can be found at The Roslin Institute website (https://vet.ed.ac.uk/roslin) (opens in a new browser tab).
