[R-jobs] Research Associate Position in Viral Evolution, University of Cambridge
Dr S.D.W. Frost
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Tue Sep 4 12:27:24 CEST 2012
Dear All,
Please find a job description attached.
Best wishes,
Simon
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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Research Associate In Viral Phylodynamics
Start date: Immediately
Limit of Tenure: 3 years
This post is funded by an MRC Methodology Research Programme grant,
entitled 'Combining epidemiological and phylogenetic models of infectious
disease dynamics'. The successful applicant will develop state-of-the-art
statistical models to link viral transmission with viral evolution, both
within- and between-hosts, with the ultimate aim of inferring quantities
such as population sizes and selection pressures on viral populations.
You must have relevant experience in statistics and programming, in
particular in R and C/C++, preferably in the use of techniques such as
Markov Chain Monte Carlo, Sequential Monte Carlo, and/or Approximate
Bayesian Computation. An interest in public health aspects of infectious
disease is preferred. The candidate should have excellent communication
skills, both oral and written, and will be expected to publish manuscripts
both on the statistical methodology, as well as on accompanying software to
journals such as Journal of Statistical Software and The R Journal.
For informal enquiries please email Simon Frost at sdf22 using cam.ac.uk
Further particulars are available at: http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/news/
Applicants should supply the following documents:
A letter of application stating areas of interest A full Curriculum Vitae,
with the names and contact details of three referees A completed
application form CHRIS/6, (parts one and three only) available from the
Melissa Large on 01223 337055 or download from:
http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/news
Applications should be sent for the attention of Miss Melissa Large,
Department of Veterinary Medicine, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ES to
arrive no later than 21st September 2012 . Applications can be made via
email to vetmed using hermes.cam.ac.uk with the above documents as Microsoft Word
or PDF attachments.
Close date: 21st September 2012.
Interviews will be held on: 12th October 2012.
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