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The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Bern is one of five
medical faculties in Switzerland. The Faculty's Institute of
Socialand Preventive Medicine (ISPM) provides under-graduate and
post-graduate education and carries out research in a range of
disciplines relevant to Public Health.ISPM offers a lively,
interdisciplinary environment with excellent computing and library facilities.
We are looking for a
Mathematical modeller
You will work closely with epidemiologists and statisticians to
analyse data to develop and parameterise new mathematical models and
modify existing models to gain insights into infection transmission
systems, contribute to methodological advances in mathematical
modelling and predict the impact of preventive interventions. We have
a particular interest in sexually transmitted infections, with
current projects investigating the transmission dynamics of Chlamydia
trachomatis and the impact of partner notification and screening, and
the population impact of antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection in
resource limited settings. The successful candidate will also
contribute to statistical analysis of cohort data using standard
methods, write research papers and supervise PhD students. Applicants
should have a University degree and a PhD or equivalent training in a
relevant discipline. Experience of working with both compartmental
and individual-based models, and longitudinal cohort data, would be
an advantage. The post is offered for 2 years initially. Salary will
depend on track record and experience. If you are looking for an
exciting position in a highly motivated, interdisciplinary team
please send your CV with publication list and one copy each of your
three most relevant publications to Theres Myint, Institute of Social
& Preventive Medicine, Finkenhubelweg 11, CH-3012 Bern, or
electronically to [log in to unmask] For further information
please contact Dr Nicola Low, Tel. +41 31 631 30 92; e-mail
[log in to unmask] The deadline for applications is October 15, 2007.
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James Miller
Department of Statistics
University of Glasgow
15 University Gardens
G12 8QQ
0141 3302474
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