Senior Infectious Disease Modeller and Health Economist

Economicsnetwork; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Infectious Disease Modeller and Health Economist to join a dynamic team focused on tackling antimicrobial resistance. This role involves applying advanced modelling techniques to evaluate health interventions in low- and middle-income countries, ensuring optimal use of resources for improved population health. The successful candidate will contribute to impactful research and collaborate with leading experts in the field, all while enjoying the flexibility of remote work options. Join this innovative initiative to make a significant difference in global health outcomes.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field with experience in infectious disease modelling.
• Track record of high-quality research and peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Model the health-economic impact of interventions to reduce AMR.
• Collaborate with a team on various infectious disease projects.

Skills

Infectious Disease Modelling

Health Economics

Quantitative Research

Ordinary/Partial Differential Equations

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Education

PhD in Infectious Disease Epidemiology

PhD in Health Economics

PhD in a Related Quantitative Area

Job description

Location: Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford

Applications are invited for a Senior Infectious Disease Modeller and Health Economist to join a team working with Associate Professor Koen Pouwels. This research programme focuses on modelling the health-economic impact of different interventions aimed at reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in various countries, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). You will join an expanding group of infectious disease modellers and health economists based at the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS).

The successful applicant will work primarily on modelling the impact of different AMR-related interventions by combining infectious disease transmission models with cost-effectiveness models applied to data from various LMICs. The work will focus on estimating which interventions to prioritise in order to reduce AMR and improve overall population health within existing budget constraints, as well as estimating which future research to prioritise to reduce decision uncertainty. The work will be part of the Global Antibiotic Policy initiative (GAPi) and the Global Low-and Middle-Income Country Primary Care Antimicrobial Stewardship Trial using the WHO AWaRe system (the AWaRe 1 Trial) projects. There will also be opportunities to collaborate with other (senior) infectious disease modellers and health economists, as well as DPhil and pre-doctoral students currently working on various other infectious disease-related projects.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in infectious disease epidemiology, health economics, or a related quantitative area. The post-holder will have experience with building infectious disease transmission models or the application of ordinary/partial differential equations in a different area of research such as macroeconomics. You will also have a track record of producing high-quality research, as evidenced by high-quality peer-reviewed publications.

You will be based in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG, as your normal place of work but will be able to agree on a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.

The position is funded by the Wellcome Trust for two years in the first instance.

For further information or to discuss the post, please contact Associate Professor Koen Pouwels via [e-mail].

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets, or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Thursday 15^th May 2025.

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 2^nd June 2025.

Salary: £48,235 to £57,255 (Grade 8)