The Arthropod-Pathogen Transmission Expert will play a key role in our Vector-Borne Diseases workgroup at the Animal and Plant Health Agency. The successful candidate will have a strong background in biology and a passion for arthropod-borne pathogen transmission. You will be responsible for managing the delivery of a project on tick-borne disease, combining field survey data for tick abundance with laboratory-based analysis of tick submissions. This requires liaison with customer-facing departments and external bodies such as the UK Health Security Agency and the academic sector. Salary:
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Benefits:
Excellent Civil Service benefits including pension and flexible working patterns, tailored training and outreach opportunities Key Responsibilities: Manage the delivery of a project on tick-borne disease Combine field survey data for tick abundance with laboratory-based analysis of tick submissions Liaise with customer-facing departments and external bodies