The following advert appeared in Nature today. In addition to the specific
positions advertised, we would welcome more general enquiries about possible
posts in the department from statisticians, epidemiologists and other
quantitative scientists at all levels of experience. Informal enquiries can
be made to Dr Azra Ghani ( [log in to unmask] ) or Professor Christl
Donnelly ( [log in to unmask] ).
Imperial College Of Science, Technology and Medicine
Postdoctoral Research Associates
Division of Primary Care & Population Health Sciences
Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Seven Postdoctoral Research Associates
Applications are invited for seven postdoctoral Research Associate posts in
the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology based at the St Mary's
Campus of Imperial College. 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, including HIV, influenza viruses, several major bacterial
pathogens, BSE, vCJD, foot-and-mouth disease and a variety of parasitic
infections. The department offers excellent research facilities and a
friendly, intellectually stimulating working environment.
Postdoctoral positions are available in the following areas:
Post 1: epidemiological risk assessment of the possible consequences to
human health of BSE infection in the GB sheep population (up to 3-year
post); Post 2: transmission dynamics and control of human onchocerciasis (up
to 5-year post); Post 3: investigation of the current and future course of
the vCJD epidemic in the UK (2-year post with a possible extension to 3
years); Post 4: transmission dynamics and control by vaccination of
antigenically variable pathogens (up to 2-year post); Post 5: evolution and
spread of antibiotic resistant pathogens (up to 2-year post); Post 6:
population and evolutionary biology of bacterial pathogens (up to 3 year
post); Post 7: population genetic structure of the filarial parasite,
Wuchereria bancrofti (1-year post with a possible extension to 21/2 years).
Grants funding the posts are variously held by Professor Roy Anderson FRS,
Professor Neil Ferguson, Dr Azra Ghani, Dr Edwin Michael and Professor Brian
Spratt FRS.
Candidates must have an interest in infectious disease biology and a strong
background at PhD level in one or more of the following areas: epidemiology,
statistics, mathematics, theoretical physics, computer science, population
biology, molecular microbiology, bioinformatics or population genetics.
Research experience in statistical analysis, programming, mathematical
modelling or GIS would be an advantage. Applicants for all posts should be
able to work independently, but also as part of a larger interdisciplinary
research team. Good communication skills are also essential.
Appointment will be to the Research Associate grade with a salary on the
RA1A scale: £20,399-£29,473, inclusive of £2,134 London Allowance, or to
Research Fellow for Post 3 with a salary on the RAII scale: £27,585-£35,813
inclusive.
To obtain an application form and job description, please contact the
Recruitment Assistant,
Human Resources Division,
Imperial College,
St Mary's Campus,
Norfolk Place,
London W2 1PG,
tel: 020 7594 3627,
or email: [log in to unmask]
quoting reference 2002/110. Candidates should specify which of the posts
they are interested in and for which post information is required.
Closing date: 6 January 2003.
The College is committed to equality of opportunity.
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