Job Description

We invite applications for a postdoctoral Research Associate position to join the Centre for Pathogen Evolution in the Department of Zoology, located in central Cambridge. The appointment will be for a period of two years with a possibility of extension subject to project status and funding.


The research focus is to design and develop analytical, computational, and mathematical methods to understand the fundamental processes that govern the evolution of influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses. The aim is to translate this understanding into the prediction of possible future antigenic variants to guide trials of next generation influenza and SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. Our research is highly interdisciplinary and involves substantial global collaboration with experimental virologists, immunologists and clinicians to quantify the selection pressures on influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses to better understand their evolutionary dynamics, and to inform control strategies. This position is funded by Medical Research Council, the start date of 1 October 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.


Please upload a copy of your CV (2 sides of A4 maximum) and a covering letter (2 sides of A4 maximum).


The closing date for applications is: 10th September 2025


Interviews are likely to be held in the week commencing Monday 15th September 2025, and may be conducted remotely.


Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.



Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Dr Ana Mosterin Hopping [email: am688@cam.ac.uk]


If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Paulina Lasocka [email: pl585@cam.ac.uk]


Please quote reference PF47078 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.


The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.


The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Key information

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Department/location

Department of Zoology

Salary

37,694-46,049

Reference

PF47091

Category

Research

Date published

28 August 2025

Closing date

10 September 2025