University of Cambridge, Department of Zoology
Postdoctoral Research Position
Spatio-Temporal Dynamics of Childhood Diseases
This postdoctoral position is funded by the
Wellcome Trust and is tenable for up to five years.
It is part of an overall project that
is concerned with understanding the forces which
drive the spatio-temporal dynamics and predictability of
infectious diseases by using mathematical and statistical models.
The focus of the postdoctoral research project is to
perform a spatio-temporal analysis of data on measles and pertussis
in order to improve upon existing epidemiological modelling.
A major aim is to derive *realistic* models
that can be used to test vaccination strategies.
A further aim within the five year project is to extend
mathematical and statistical models to consider the dynamics
of other childhood microparasitic infections with more complex
natural histories. This will require the use and development
of semi-parametric statistical methods.
There are pronounced links with nonlinear time series modelling
and dynamical systems. It will be useful
if the candidate for the post has an interest in biological systems and
is familiar with some of the following:
time series analysis and stochastic processes, dynamical systems theory,
spatial statistics, wavelets, Generalized Linear Models, nonparametric
methods.
She or he will work within an active and friendly
multidisciplinary research team of mathematical biologists.
The salary will be in the range (18 275 - 26 523) pounds
depending on experience and age.
Further enquiries about the position may be made to
Bryan Grenfell, Email: [log in to unmask],
Department of Zoology phone/fax: +44 (0)1223 334466
University of Cambridge
Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EJ, UK
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