Research Associate (SS13620) - Bath, BA2 7AY
About the role
- Develop mathematical models for TB treatment – Enhance an Individual-Based Model (IBM) to capture patient heterogeneity in tuberculosis, integrating within-host dynamics, treatment pathways and treatment response to support personalised therapies.
- Interdisciplinary research – Work within the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Bath, collaborating with mathematicians, clinicians and biological scientists to address real clinical challenges through modelling.
- Research outputs – Publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at conferences and contribute to future grant development in this 1-year MRC-funded position.
- Research community – Join the Centre for Mathematical Biology and the Applied and Interdisciplinary Mathematics group, support PhD and undergraduate researchers, and engage in departmental activities.
About you
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are enthusiastic about interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
Essential
- PhD in applied mathematics, mathematical biology, computer science, or a related quantitative discipline
- Strong computational modelling and programming experience
- Experience developing and analysing multi-scale mathematical models
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and work collaboratively across disciplines
- Research publications and interest in presenting at conferences
Desirable
- Within-host modelling (e.g. immunology or pharmacology)
- Infectious disease modelling
We particularly encourage applications from individuals currently underrepresented in academic mathematics and mathematical biology.
Further information
This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) fixed term basis with an expected duration of 9 months.
For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Ruth Bowness at rb2250@bath.ac.uk.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
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What we can offer you
We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
- Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
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- Staff support groups and networks
- A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
- A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive
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Closing Date: 21 May 2026
Department: Education & Research
Salary: £38,784 to £46,049