LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE
(University of London)
DEPARTMENT OF INFECTIOUS AND TROPICAL DISEASES
RESEARCH FELLOW
MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Applications are invited for a 3-year post-doctoral research fellowship to work on mathematical models of infectious diseases. The fellowship will focus on the development of models of the epidemiological spread and genetic evolution of pathogens, with applications to sexually transmitted infections (including HIV), tuberculosis and malaria. The candidate will join a new group within the department working on a variety of statistical and dynamical models of infectious diseases. Within the unit, department and school there are further opportunities for collaboration 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 3 years, and will be made on the School's Research Fellow R1A scale, according to qualifications and experience £25,403 - £32,023. Please telephone the Personnel Office on 020 7927 2203 or email [log in to unmask] quoting reference AG1 for details of how to apply. Interested applicants are invited to contact Dr Azra Ghani (tel: 020 7 594 3284 or email: [log in to unmask]) for further information. The closing date for applications is Friday 25 February 2005.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is an equal opportunities employer.
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