Evaluation and parameterisation of individual-based models of animal populations This is a 3-year post funded by NERC. We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic researcher, with a background in mathematical or computer modelling and some knowledge of statistics, to join a group of computational biologists. Applicants need: . or expect shortly to have a PhD . appropriate experience in modelling and/or biological statistics . enthusiam, ideas and ability to organise and prioritise own workload and build good relationships externally and internally . some experience with research, writing research papers, giving conference presentations . some experience of programming Many opportunities exist within biology for researchers with mathematical/computing skills Anyone interested should contact Richard Sibly at r.m.sibly@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:r.m.sibly@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> for further details. The closing date is 28 Feb. School of Biological Sciences Harborne Building room 107 University of Reading Whiteknights, PO Box 217 Reading, UK RG6 6AS Tel +44 (0)118 378 8461 http://www.reading.ac.uk/biologicalsciences/about/staff/r-m-sibly.asp