Senior Research Associate in Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases

The role

This post offers an excellent opportunity for a Senior Research Associate to join a multi-disciplinary research team of mathematical modelers, epidemiologists and health economists based in Population Health Sciences at Bristol Medical School. The post-holder will contribute expertise in mathematical modelling on the transmission dynamics and impact of interventions on HIV, HCV and other infections. The post is funded until 31/03/2025 in the first instance and will provide a valuable opportunity for obtaining research training and experience.

What will you be doing?

The post will involve undertaking mathematical modelling, epidemiological analyses and economic evaluations focussed on evaluating the impact of different interventions addressing the epidemics of HIV and HCV among PWID in different countries. You will be involved in the technical aspect of modelling, developing models of HIV and HCV among people who use drugs, undertaking data analyses to parameterise the model, and using the models to undertake economic evaluations. You will collaborate with other members of the team involved in these projects. There may also be the opportunity to collaborate on projects which focus on other infections and population groups.

You should apply if

The post will involve undertaking mathematical modelling, epidemiological analyses and economic evaluations focussed on evaluating the impact of different interventions addressing the epidemics of HIV and HCV among PWID in different countries. You will be involved in the technical aspect of modelling, developing models of HIV and HCV among people who use drugs, undertaking data analyses to parameterise the model, and using the models to undertake economic evaluations. You will collaborate with other members of the team involved in these projects. There may also be the opportunity to collaborate on projects which focus on other infections and population groups.

Additional information

Contract type: Open-ended with funding until 31/03/2025

Work pattern: Full time/ 1 FTE

Shift pattern: 35 hours per week

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 03/04/2024

For informal queries please contact: Peter Vickerman (peter.vickerman@bristol.ac.uk)  and Jack Stone (Jack.stone@bristol.ac.uk) Zoe Ward (zoe.ward@bristol.ac.uk)

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