Job title: Modeller/epidemiologist
Division: Centre for Infections
Unit/Department: Modelling and Economics Unit
Statistics, Modelling and Bioinformatics
Accountable to: Head of Modelling & Economics Unit
Salary: £32,358-£41,371 pa
Grade: Scientist, band 7
Duration: 6 months in the first instance
Location: Colindale NW London
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Ref: SMB-4000649
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 a virulent new strain of pathogen.
We are looking for an epidemiologist/infectious disease modeller to help develop mathematical models of the global burden of rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome. The post-holder will take the lead in collecting and analysing complex epidemiological datasets on rubella using a range of software including Excel, database and statistical packages. The post-holder will then parameterise the models and use country-specific data to estimate the burden of rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome, in conjunction with other members of the Modelling and Economics Unit and the World Health Organization (WHO). The post-holder will provide scientific input to a WHO-funded project on the burden of rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome and will be expected to develop and maintain effective collaborations and co-ordinate the research in order to meet the objectives of this project. The ideal candidate will have a background in infectious disease modelling and epidemiology.
The post-holder will be based in the Modelling and Economics Unit at the Centre for Infections in Colindale, which is a dynamic and stimulating group comprising infectious disease modellers and health economists working on diverse projects relating to the burden of infectious disease and modelling the impact of interventions against infections.
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 and gym Site.
For an informal discussion about this post, interested applicants are encouraged to contact Emilia Vynnycky 0208 327 7439
To apply online, visit www.hpa.org.uk/careers <http://www.hpa.org.uk/careers>
Reference No: SMB 4000649 Closing Date: 21 May 2008
The Health Protection Agency is an equal opportunities employer.
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