Dr. Erin Gorsich

Associate Professor

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Biography

Erin Gorsich is a Reader at the University of Warwick's School of Life Sciences, specializing in disease ecology and infectious disease epidemiology. She is closely affiliated with Warwick’s Institute for Global Sustainable Development. Her research aims to understand the drivers, spread, and consequences of infectious diseases, with a focus on their applications in wildlife and livestock health. Gorsich’s interdisciplinary approach combines theory and data, addressing critical questions related to disease ecology. Her projects explore various aspects such as multi-scale infection dynamics, eco-evolutionary dynamics of infectious diseases, and the mapping of transmission risk factors related to zoonotic diseases. Gorsich has a significant history of collaboration, working with a variety of experts including veterinarians, mathematicians, and molecular biologists, among others. Her extensive educational background includes a Ph.D. from Oregon State University and a B.S. from Denison University, where she graduated magna cum laude. Gorsich is committed to advancing research through innovative methodologies and collaborative efforts to tackle global challenges related to infectious diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, England

Affiliate Faculty

2018-01-01 — Present

Graduate Degree Program Ecology, Colorado State University • Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — 2021-01-01

University of Warwick • Coventry, England

Research Scientist

2017-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

Postdoctoral Fellow

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Oregon State University, College of Veterinary Medicine • Corvallis, Oregon, USA

Postdoctoral Fellow

2014-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Colorado State University, Department of Biology • Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.