Health Protection Agency Colindale, NW London
Job title: Statistician / Mathematical Modeller
Division: Centre for Infections
Unit: Statistics, Modelling and Bioinformatics
Salary: £30,673-33,038 (inclusive of London weighting)
Duration: 3 years' fixed term
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Reference No: 648S027
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.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced statistician/mathematical modeller
to develop and apply statistical and mathematical tools for real-time
forecasting of pandemic influenza and epidemics of other respiratory
infections, such as SARS. This high-profile project will contribute to
national and international decision-making in the event of a pandemic. The
post will involve integrating national surveillance data from a range of
sources, including hospitalisations, deaths, GP consultations and laboratory
reports, to provide an overall view of the course of the epidemic. The post
involves a range of complex and original scientific work and requires a high
degree of personal motivation. The ideal candidate will have a good
Mathematics or Statistics first degree and an appropriate postgraduate
qualification. He/she will have a publication record and at least three
years relevant experience. Knowledge of stochastic processes and Bayesian
methods would be a distinct advantage. Experience of programming is
essential.
There are over 30 statisticians, mathematical modellers and bioinformatics
scientists working in the department where this post will be based, who are
working on a wide range of infectious disease problems. The post-holder will
also be working in collaboration with national and international
epidemiological and microbiological experts.
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.
To apply please email [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 5EQ.
Closing date: 7th October 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
<http://www.hpa.org.uk>
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