Research Fellow

The position will involve working as part of a research programme investigating anthelmintic resistance and parasite management in cattle on the island of Ireland.

The purpose of this project is to support a larger investigation into the emergence and attenuation of anthelmintic resistance in cattle. It will assess the current distribution and level of resistance to anthelmintics among gastrointestinal nematode populations of cattle and associated practices and attitudes among farmers, evaluate established and novel diagnostic tools to measure and monitor resistance, model refugia-based strategies to prolong the useful life of anthelmintics and apply selected model-guided strategies on study farms. Outcomes will be an improved evidence base on the current status of anthelmintic resistance in this sector and new validated tools to measure and address it, supporting sustainable livestock farming.

About the person:

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria

• Have or about to obtain* a relevant PhD in a biological field such as parasitology or epidemiology (*must be obtained within 3 months ofcommencement of employment)
• Hold significant recent relevant research experience to include experience in:

• • Veterinary parasitology, including diagnostic laboratory methods for nematodes in cattle.
  • Mathematical and/or computational modelling,
  • Sample collection on farms including safe animal handling.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.

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