Research Assistant: Biodemography

University of Sheffield, Orchard Square, Sheffield

Research Assistant: Biodemography

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University of Sheffield, Orchard Square, Sheffield

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

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Full Job Description

We are looking to appoint a Research Assistant to join the research group led by Professor Dylan Childs. The successful
applicant will provide support for a computational project investigating the role of demographic constraints in comparative
analyses.
The successful candidate will parameterise vital rate models using R and build and analyse the matrix and integral population
models. In addition, you will conduct comparative analyses across multi-population datasets, contributing to understanding
demographic patterns and processes.

Applicants must have a BSc or MSc (or equivalent experience) in a relevant biological discipline such as Ecology or
Environmental Science. Experience in bio-demographic modelling, ecological statistics and advanced R programming are also

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complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research