Research Associate in Infectious Disease Modelling

SONICOM; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days off a year

Generous pension schemes

Job summary

Imperial College London is seeking a Research Associate in infectious disease modelling to lead modelling efforts within a broad international collaboration focusing on novel immunological tools for surveillance of viral spillover. The role sits in the Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis and involves interaction with partners in the UK and Southeast Asia, with occasional travel.

The postholder will contribute to high‑level epidemiological modelling, collaborate across disciplines, and

Qualifications

• PhD in infectious disease epidemiology or a quantitative discipline.
• Experience in developing mathematical models, ideally within-host virus models.
• Experience reviewing and synthesising scientific literature.
• Ability to communicate technical results to varied audiences.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary international environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Imperial College contribution focusing on within-host immune system modelling.
• Collaborate with international partners and interact with a diverse research team.
• Travel to the region as required to coordinate and support the project.

Skills

PhD in infectious disease epidemiology

Mathematical modelling

Statistics

Within-host models for viruses

Literature review

Scientific communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in a relevant quantitative field

Job description

Research Associate in Infectious Disease Modelling

An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Associate in infectious disease modelling to join an international collaboration between the UK, Singapore, Vietnam and Cambodia. The postholder will join a vibrant and collaborative research programme exploring the development and assessment of novel, high-throughput immunological assays to improve the surveillance of spillover of viral families of pandemic potential. The programme, supported by the UK Medical Research Council, Singapore PREPARE programme and NAFOSTED, Vietnam, has 4 overarching aims:

• To develop novel, high-throughput immunological tools for viral families of epidemic/pandemic potential
• To apply the assays developed to map out the immune landscape against zoonotic viruses with pandemic potential in high-risk populations in Cambodia and Vietnam
• To utilize the data to evaluate the utility of the novel immunological tools as part of broader surveillance strategies and estimate their potential to improve earlier detection of spillover events
• To discover potent and broadly neutralising antibodies against zoonotic viruses causing spillover

The new position is based in the Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, founded in 2007. The mission of the Centre is to be an international resource and centre of excellence for research and training in the epidemiological analysis and modelling of infectious diseases. The Centre has built upon a world-leading research group in the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at Imperial College London to undertake applied collaborative work with national and international agencies in support of policy planning and response across a wide range of emerging infectious disease threats and global health challenges.

What you would be doing

The postholder will lead the Imperial College contribution to this broad collaborative research project with a focus on supporting the within-host immune system mathematical modelling underpinning the utility of immunological assays as part of a broader preparedness and response to emerging threats agenda. The postholder will work with academic and research staff the Centre working within the preparedness and response to emerging threats theme, as well as interacting closely with the international interdisciplinary collaborative team including the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit in Vietnam, Institut Pasteur in Cambodia, and the National University of Singapore and A*star research institutes in Singapore. The post will require some travel to the region.

What we are looking for

• PhD in infectious disease epidemiology, mathematical modelling, statistics or related subject or a similar quantitative discipline.
• Experience in developing mathematical models, ideally with some experience in within-host models for viruses
• Experience with reviewing, analysing and synthesising scientific papers and reports.
• Communicating technical scientific results in written and verbal formats to a wide range of audiences
• Working in a multidisciplinary international environment

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• As a member of research staff you have 10 development days to use to develop your skills and explore your career prospects.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have not yet been officially awarded will be appointed as a Research Assistant.

This role is for a full-time and fixed-term contract of 12 months.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact Professor Azra Ghani at [e-mail] .

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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