Health Protection Agency
Job title: Mathematical Modeller
Division: Centre for Infections
Department: Statistics, Modelling and Bioinformatics
Salary: £27,457-£29,556 (inclusive of London weighting)
Duration: 12 months' fixed term contract
Location: Colindale, NW LONDON
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Ref: 648S015
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is an independent body that protects the
health and well-being of everyone in England and Wales. The Agency plays a
critical role in protecting people from infectious diseases and in
preventing harm when hazards involving chemicals, poisons or radiation
occur. We also prepare for new and emerging threats, such as a bio-terrorist
attack or virulent new strains of pathogen.
The Centre for Infections at Colindale, NW London is an internationally
renowned centre of excellence for expertise, reference and research,
surveillance and epidemiology in relation to micro-organisms that affect
human health. The modern purpose built centre is well equipped and staffed
and provides excellent Library, Occupational Health and Refectory
facilities. There is also a Nursery on Site.
We are looking for an infectious disease modeller to join the Modelling and
Economics Unit to help develop and apply models of HIV transmission in the
UK. The work will involve the use of epidemiological, mathematical and
statistical tools to investigate the impact of changes in migration patterns
on the HIV epidemic in the UK. The ideal candidate will have a first degree
in a scientific/mathematical subject and have an appropriate postgraduate
qualification with three years relevant experience. They should have a
background in mathematics, statistics or epidemiology and will also have
some experience of infectious disease modelling.
The Centre for Infections, based in North London, is the national centre for
monitoring human infectious diseases. It therefore provides access to key
data sources, scientists and policy makers and is an excellent place to
conduct public health research that can help shape policy both nationally
and internationally. This one-year post therefore provides an ideal
opportunity for a researcher at the post-doc level to establish themselves
in this field.
For an application form and job description please apply by email to
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> or by enclosing a
large s.a.e. to Human Resources, Centre for Infections, 61 Colindale Avenue,
London NW9 5HT. Please quote the reference number.
Ref No: 648S015
Closing date: 23rd August 2005
In line with other NHS employers, this post is subject to a terms and
conditions review (Agenda for Change)
The Health Protection Agency is an equal opportunities employer.For other
employment opportunities visit our website www.hpa.org.uk
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