The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is part of collaborative project evaluating a human hookworm vaccine in Brazil. Hookworms are intestinal parasites which affect more than 740 million people around the world. They cause major problems, particularly in women and young children, leading to iron deficiency, anaemia and malnutrition, as well as intellectual impairment in children. We are looking for two research fellows to contribute to this work: one in modelling and one in clinical trials.
RESEARCH FELLOW IN INFECTIOUS DISEASE MODELLING
MODELLING OF IMPACT OF ANTI-PARASITIC VACCINES
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research fellowship to work on mathematical models of infectious disease vaccination. The fellowship will focus on the development of models of the transmission and control of human hookworm infection, with an emphasis on predicting the impact and cost-effectiveness of vaccination relative to chemotherapy. The candidate will join a new group within the department working on statistical and dynamical models of a variety of infectious diseases. There are opportunities for collaboration in the School with those involved in laboratory and field-based studies. The department offers excellent research facilities, including access to high-performance computing, and a friendly and stimulating working environment.
We are looking for applicants with a strong background at PhD level in one or more of the following areas: epidemiology, statistics, population biology, mathematics or theoretical physics. Experience in statistical analysis and/or mathematical modelling and computer programming skills would be an advantage. Applicants should be able to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary research team.
The appointment will be for 2 years, and will be made on the School's Research Fellow R1A scale, according to qualifications and experience £25,403 - £32,023.
For further information and details on how to apply, please contact the Personnel Office, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT (tel: 020 7927 2203 (24hr answer phone) or email [log in to unmask]), quoting reference SB2.
Interested applicants are invited to contact Dr Simon Brooker (tel: 020 7927 2614 or email: [log in to unmask] The closing date for applications is Friday 23 September 2005.
RESEARCH FELLOW
CLINICAL TRIAL ASSISTANT
Applications are invited for a research fellow post in a multidisciplinary team working on statistical and epidemiological aspects of Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials of a human hookworm vaccine in Brazil. The person will contribute to the writing of clinical trial protocols, and data analysis, under the supervisor of Professor Laura C Rodrigues. The post will be based in the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Unit at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, with occasional travel to Brazil. The unit and department offer excellent research facilities and a friendly and stimulating working environment.
We are seeking applicants with postgraduate training in statistics or epidemiology. Ability to analyze data is essential. Applicants should be meticulously organized, and be able to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary research team.
The appointment will be for 2 years, and will be made on the School's Research Fellow R1A scale with salary in the range £25,403 - £32,023, according to qualifications and experience. There are options for also pursuing a PhD.
For further information and details on how to apply, please contact the Personnel Office, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT (tel: 020 7927 2203 (24hr answer phone) or email [log in to unmask]), quoting reference LR5.
Interested applicants are invited to contact Professor Laura Rodrigues (tel: 0207 927 2027 or email: [log in to unmask]) or Dr Simon Brooker (tel: 020 7927 2614 or email: [log in to unmask]). The closing date for applications is Friday 23 September 2005.
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