Real-Time Spatial Outbreak Modeling Fellow

University of Oxford

Oxford

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

University of Oxford, within the Nuffield Department of Medicine, seeks a Research Fellow in Outbreak Response to develop real-time spatial models of disease transmission and support outbreak response efforts. The role focuses on integrating diverse data streams and producing actionable forecasts for public health decision-makers.

The appointment is full-time on a fixed-term 12-month contract, funded by CEPI, with potential for secondment.

Qualifications

PhD/DPhil with post-qualification research experience in epidemiology, statistics, mathematics or related quantitative field.
Experience developing spatial/metapopulation models and uncertainty quantification; strong Python and/or R programming skills.
Excellent communication, organisational and project management skills; strong publication record; grant-writing ability; experience collaborating internationally.

Responsibilities

Develop and run real-time spatial and metapopulation models of disease transmission.
Integrate epidemiological, mobility, genomic and geospatial data to forecast outbreak risks.
Produce forecasts and surveillance assessments; communicate findings to policymakers.
Lead research activities; contribute to publications; manage resources; support capacity building and technology transfer with national public health teams in the DRC.