APHA - Simulation Modeller

At the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) we safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment, and the economy. Our Department of Epidemiological Sciences is at the heart of some of our most important work and your skills and expertise will make a real difference to a range of policies and projects.

We are looking for a software developer with experience of simulation modelling in a scientific domain.  Working within the Department of Epidemiological Sciences, you will help develop and maintain analytical software applications, with a focus on the simulation of national animal disease spread, surveillance, and management.

You will have experience of scientific computing and software, as well as data analysis, quality assurance and strong technical communication skills.  You will help translate business challenges into deliverable technical goals, work across a portfolio of projects, and help support the wider software development team.  You will be self-motivated, driven to continuously improve, and enjoy working collaboratively.  We will support your career development with extensive training and development opportunities, encouraging you to explore your capabilities fully.

Inclusion, support, and the development of our people matter to us. We aim to support the career and personal wellbeing of everyone in APHA. Our benefits include generous annual leave, a contributory pension, staff bonuses and recognition, salary sacrifice benefit options, and an employee discount scheme. We also offer flexible working.

Closing date: Monday 16th October 2023

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