Research Assistant/Associate - Mathematical Modeller

Location: White City Campus

Job Summary

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral Research Associate post in the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology based at the St. Mary’s Campus of Imperial College London. The department undertakes leading interdisciplinary research on infectious diseases, using approaches ranging from molecular epidemiology, through field research, to mathematical studies of transmission dynamics and disease control. A wide range of pathogens are studied in the department, including vector-borne diseases, influenza viruses, several major bacterial pathogens and a variety of parasitic infections among others. The department offers excellent research facilities and a friendly, intellectually stimulating working environment.

Duties and responsibilities

The postdoctoral researcher will plan, carry out and lead high quality research to better understand arbovirus transmission dynamics, their drivers and the potential impact of interventions.

In particular, the post-holder will be responsible for:

• The management of epidemiological (case notification and serological) data as well as climate and environmental datasets to inform and parameterise the models that will be generated as part of the project;
• The extension of existing models of dengue transmission, their calibration to observed data using Bayesian methods and use to explore the effect of climate dependencies and the potential impact of control interventions;
• Drafting high-quality manuscripts and leading their publication through the peer-review process in international scientific journals;
• Collaborating with and contributing to the current and future projects of the wider research team and/or co-supervise students’ projects according to their skills and capacity.

Essential requirements

• Candidates must have an interest in infectious disease epidemiology and a strong background at MSc or Ph.D. level in one or more of the following areas: Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Computer Science, Ecology and Population Biology.
• Research experience in statistical analysis, computer programming and mathematical modelling is essential.
• Experience with the implementation of spatio-temporal mixed effects models and knowledge of GIS would be an advantage.
• Applicants should be able to work independently, but also as part of an interdisciplinary research team.
• Good communication skills are also essential.

Further information

This is a full time (35h/pw) and fixed term (12 months) role based at the White City Campus.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Ilaria Dorigatti, Imperial College London, St Mary’s Campus (i.dorigatti@imperial.ac.uk ). Applications should include a CV, an outline of research interests, and the names of three academic referees.

Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant within the salary range £40,694 - £43,888 per annum.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role. Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview.

More information is available on the following web page: Work Location Framework | Administration and support services | Imperial College London

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