Contract Type: Fixed-term from 1 December 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter) for a period of 9 months Working Pattern: Full-time (35 hours per week) Location: Sheffield, Main Campus (Western Bank) 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 essential. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience. Apply now by clicking on the Apply button located near the top of your screen. £31,387 to £33,232 per annum. Grade 6