Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
The Department of Vector Biology at LSTM is an international leader in the study of insect disease vector biology, and at the forefront in developing novel strategies for vector control, particularly the management of insecticide resistance. Vector Biology Department has recently established a research group based at the Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Programme (MLW) in Blantyre, Malawi. The purpose of the group is to encourage new developments in vector research related to the monitoring and control of vector-borne diseases.
Led by Christopher Jones, the group has acquired funding to modify and apply a quantitative model – previously developed for tracking midge-borne infections in Europe – to determine the influence of wind patterns on mosquito movement and malaria infection. The research team is currently recruiting for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to implement a field study to quantify mosquito dispersal and contribute to the development of the model for the mosquito-malaria system. This is an interesting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced entomologist/biologist with interest in ecological modelling to join a large and diverse team of Vector Biologists with an extensive network of collaborators.
To apply, you must hold a PhD in Biology and/or Ecology or related science with a strong quantitative component and possess excellent knowledge of conducting scientific literature searches and using R-cran statistical software. Evident experience of field work in malaria endemic countries coupled with the ability to synthesise and critically appraise large volumes of scientific literature and adapt to working in varying environments is crucial to the post. Well-developed skills in the areas of research, communication and problem solving is essential to your success. Knowledge and experience in mosquito vector behaviour, inferential methods and stochastic analyses and handling insects and entomological trapping devices, will be advantageous to your application.
Please note that for the duration of the contract, the post will be based between LSTM (Liverpool), Lancaster and Malawi. The successful post holder will be encouraged and supported to apply for independent fellowships and will also be provided strong mentorship and guidance for such applications.
Closing Date: 2nd June 2019
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