Jobs advertised at the HPA:

Who's most at risk? 
And other big questions for big thinkers.

We're the people asking the big questions about how best to protect the
nations health and well being. An independent public sector body, our remit
covers the entire spectrum of health protection issues, from predicting the
spread of infectious diseases to minimising the effects of chemical,
poisonous and radiation hazards, as well as preparing for potential
incidents such as a bio-terrorist attack.

Senior Modellers
£28,313 - £37,326
Porton Down, near Salisbury

The Microbial Risk Assessment team has three exciting and challenging new
vacancies.

Statistical Modeller
You will have the necessary advanced statistical skills and experience to
develop predictive, inferential and/or spatial models to help in the
assessment and mitigation of the risks posed by infectious disease threats,
including those posed by emerging exotic infections and bioterrorism. You
will require a PhD in Statistics or Mathematics or substantially equivalent
experience. 
Please quote reference: 3791323.

Mathematical Modeller
In this two year HPA R&D funded project, you will develop mathematical
models to assist with investigations of the spatio-temporal distribution of
Legionnaires disease cases in relation to the location of environmental
sources and their control, liaising with key HPA specialists and sourcing
data to inform the models. You will require a PhD in Mathematics or
Statistics or substantially equivalent experience. 
Please quote reference: 3188860.

Geostatistical Modeller
You will require PhD level or equivalent qualifications/experience in
advanced geospatial statistical analysis and GIS to make major contributions
to the teams capabilities in this area in relation to infectious disease
risk assessment and mapping, particularly for emerging zoonotic and
vector-borne infectious disease threats, and in relation to changes in
climate, weather, land use, animal and human movements, and trade. 
Please quote reference: 4106757.

Working with a multidisciplinary team of specialists in mathematics,
epidemiology, GIS and IT, and with key UK and European collaborators, these
posts are expected to make significant contributions to the strategic
direction of the HPA and enhance its scientific reputation.

We offer a friendly and supportive working culture with flexible working,
excellent staff amenities including a restaurant, creche, open learning
facilities, sports and social facilities, generous leave allowances,
pensions and life assurance.

Closing date: 10th July 2008. 
Interview date: 24th and 25th July and w/c 28th July 2008.

The Health Protection Agency promotes diversity in the workplace and is an
equal opportunities employer.  So the really big question is Do you see
yourself here? Find out more and apply at www.hpa.org.uk/careers