A Band D Risk Modeller in the Centre for Epidemiology and Risk Analysis,
Veterinary Laboratories Agency - Weybridge, Addlestone, Surrey
There is a position available for a Risk Modeller to work as part of the
Risk Analysis Workgroup to undertake work in all aspects of risk analysis
with a focus on the development of quantitative risk assessments and/or
infectious disease modeling in the area of food safety and/or animal health.
The post may also include varying amounts of research, methodological
development and advice on qualitative risk assessment, hazard
identification, risk communication and risk management. The main duties
include:
* Developing and using risk assessment/mathematical models applied to
current national and international veterinary and public health.
* Undertaking methodological research for development of all aspects of risk
analysis, with a particular focus on quantitative risk assessment
* Presenting results by writing project reports, and papers, and giving oral
presentations and advice
* Liasing with all those providing information and data for risk assessment
work, including specialists, collaborators, policy makers and other
stakeholders
* Writing project proposals to obtain funding, managing projects, line
managing and supervising Band E risk analysts
* Keeping up to date with developments in selected areas of the risk
analysis discipline
The successful applicants should have a degree in a quantitative subject or
which includes a substantive quantitative element and a demonstrated track
record of experience and success in an aspect or aspects of quantitative
risk assessment or mathematical modelling. Applicants should either have
appropriate risk analysis experience or a higher degree. Other necessary
attributes include a motivated, enthusiastic and flexible self-starter with
the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, an organised
methodological approach to data collection and recording and presentation of
results; a confident and clear oral communicator with a strong interest in
veterinary and/or public health. In addition, knowledge of, or experience
in an aspect of agriculture, veterinary or public health, or biology would
be an advantage, as would experience of project or staff management.
This post is a full-time permanent post in Pay Band D £22,300 to £32,100 per
annum. If interested, please contact the VLA Personnel Department on +44
(0)1932357257 an application form to be sent to you (quoting reference ADP
3561).Alternatively, go to the Job Opportunities link on the VLA website
www.vla.gov.uk. The closing date for application forms is the 13th January
2006.
Rowena Kosmider (née Jones)
Risk Analysis Workgroup
Centre for Epidemiology and Risk Analysis
Veterinary Laboratories Agency-Weybridge
New Haw, Addlestone
Surrey KT15 3NB
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Tel: 01932 357753
Fax: 01932 357445
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