We study microbial population dynamics and evolution, using mathematical modelling and experiments.

We are based in the Institute of Ecology and Evolution. We are also affiliated with the Centre for Engineering Biology, the Centre for Adapting to Changing Environments, and the Edinburgh Infectious Diseases network.

Our research is funded by the Royal Society, the Wellcome Trust - University of Edinburgh Institutional Strategic Support Fund, and individual PhD scholarships.

News:

• Dec. 2025: We are recruiting a PhD student in mathematical modelling (application deadline 7 January 2026) - more details here
• May 2025: We are recruiting a postdoc for experimental work investigating emergence of antibiotic resistance (application deadline 2 June) - more details here!
• May 2025: Congratulations to Assunta and Kate for completing their Honours projects in our lab!
• March 2025: Congratulations to Lucy for completing her PhD!
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