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PhD in Epidemiological Modelling, Mathematics, Statistics
Vacancy Type/Job category
Research Only
Department
Mathematics
Salary
£29,799 - £38,833 per annum
Location
University of Warwick, Coventry
Vacancy Overview
Fixed term contract for 3 years. (2 posts available)
This is a joint post between Warwick Mathematics Institute (WMI) and The School of Life Sciences (SLS).
The University of Warwick wishes to appoint two ambitious researchers to exciting new post-doctoral positions in epidemiological modelling at one of the UK’s leading universities. The opportunity has arisen due to the successful award of funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation; our aim is to perform research that informs strategic decision-making around plans for the elimination of sleeping sickness (human African trypanosomiasis, HAT). An international, multidisciplinary research consortium – “HAT Modelling and Economic Predictions for Policy (HAT MEPP)” – will work with key partners in HAT-affected countries to develop regional, policy-ready modelling frameworks and produce predictive results that support decision-makers in the national control programmes. You will work with Dr Kat Rock and Prof Matt Keeling to develop, fit and refine dynamic HAT transmission models for a variety of endemic regions, and communicate modelling results to policy-makers.
You will also work closely with other researchers at the University of Warwick with considerable expertise in mathematical modelling applied to Neglected Tropical Diseases, particularly colleagues in the Systems Biology and Infectious Disease Epidemiology Research (SBIDER) research group. Close collaboration and regular communication between the post holder and modellers at the Institute for Disease Modeling (Seattle) and funded economists based in the Warwick Medical School and Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Switzerland) will be crucial to the successful delivery of the research programme. You will have day-to-day responsibility for constructing and/or tailoring models to incorporate local level details such as spatial structure or new interventions, which will be used as part of analyses for decision-making. The role will also involve some travel to visit policy-makers and national programme leads in partner countries in West and Central Africa (accompanied by other UK-based researchers).
If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant on level 5 of the University grade structure (£28,936 pa). Upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the University grade structure (£29,799 pa).
Applicants with expertise in all areas of infectious disease modelling are encouraged to apply.
Informal enquires to: Kat Rock (k.s.rock@warwick.ac.uk).
Further information on the Systems Biology and Infectious Disease Epidemiology Research (SBIDER) research group can be found on our website.
Applications should include three referees, a CV with a list of publications and also a research statement. All applicants are asked to ensure that their 3 referees send their references by email to Ann Hume, (Departmental Secretary, Department of Mathematics, University of Warwick) by email to MathematicsPA@warwick.ac.uk by the closing date.
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE:
To contribute to the research climate within the department and to further its international standing by conducting high-quality relevant research.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research
• To develop modelling framework(s) to assess past, current and potential future transmission dynamics in local HAT-endemic regions.
• To perform model fitting to regional human case data using numerical methods such as Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) or approximate Bayesian computation (ABC) as suitable
• To identify feasible intervention strategies through collaboration with in-country partners, and integrate these appropriately into predictive mathematical models
• To communicate effectively on a regular basis about the progress of the studies with colleagues in the broader group and with policy colleagues in HAT-affected countries. Close working and regular communication between the post holder and the economists will be particularly crucial to the successful delivery of the research programme.
• To publish research outcomes in appropriate journals of international standing and to publish and disseminate the results of research and scholarship in other outlets.
• To attend and present research findings and papers at academic and professional conferences, and to contribute to the external visibility of the department.
Administration and Other Activities
• To participate in the teaching, supervision, assessment and examination of students of the University.
• To participate in relevant professional activities, such as departmental research seminars.
• To participate in the organisation of research workshops within the department including an annual project meeting and one-off modelling workshop to be held at Warwick.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety in all aspects of work.
• Work within budget constraints.
The duties and responsibilities outlined are not intended to be an exhaustive list but provide guidance on the main aspects of the job. You will be required to be flexible in your duties.
Person Specification
The Person Specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively. This is measured by (a) Application Form, (b) Test/Exercise, (c) Interview, (d) Presentation.
Essential Criteria 1
PhD in Epidemiological Modelling, Mathematics, Statistics or related discipline. (a)
Essential Criteria 2
Track-record in some area of infectious disease or biological modelling (a)(c)(d)
Essential Criteria 3
Ability or potential to publish excellent work in relevant fields (a)(c)
Essential Criteria 4
Ability to communicate complex modelling/mathematical results to a non-specialist/policy audience (a)(d)
Essential Criteria 5
Good effective communication (oral and written) skills, presentation and interpersonal skills (a)(c)(d)
Essential Criteria 6
Ability to write research reports and papers in styles accessible to both academic and policy audiences (a)(c)
Essential Criteria 7
Ability to work independently and as part of a team on research programmes (a)(c)
Essential Criteria 8
A range of advanced quantitative and/or qualitative research skills (a)(c)
Essential Criteria 9
Confidence in at least one programming language (e.g. Matlab, R, C, etc.) (a)
Essential Criteria 10
Evidence of ability to work to tight deadlines (a)(c)
Desirable Criteria 1
A developing track record in producing high quality academic publications (a)(c)
Right to work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/ or are seeking sponsorship under Tier 2 of the UK points-based immigration system
please click on this link which contains further information about obtaining right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship under Tier 2.
Closing Date
8 Feb 2018
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