Researcher

Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q); Doha; On-site; QAR 328,000 - 546,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q) seeks a skilled modeller to independently perform moderate to complex mathematical modelling and epidemiological analyses. You will interpret results and support design and dissemination of research studies under the PI's guidance.

The role involves designing and running diverse disease models, conducting literature reviews and statistical analyses to inform model structure and parameters, and maintaining reproducible code and documentation for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in healthcare or epidemiological research is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of modelling, epidemiology, statistics and research design.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design of epidemiological studies and translate questions into modelling approaches.
• Design and run deterministic, stochastic, compartmental and individual-based models of disease dynamics.
• Conduct literature reviews, meta-analyses, and statistical analyses to inform models.
• Cleans, manipulates, analyzes data; assess data quality and document limitations.
• Perform sensitivity, uncertainty, and scenario analyses; interpret findings.
• Maintain reproducible code, model documentation, analysis records and visualizations.
• Contribute to analytical standards, procedures and quality checks.
• Contribute to research plans, grants, manuscripts and presentations.
• Contribute to SOPs and modelling maintenance; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mathematical modelling

Epidemiology

Statistics

Data science

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Mathematica

C

C++

Job description

Position Summary The position independently performs moderate to complex mathematical modelling and epidemiological analyses interprets results and supports design and dissemination of research studies under the guidance of the Principal Investigator PI

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with the design of epidemiological studies and translates research questions into appropriate mathematical modelling and analytical approaches
• Designs codes and runs deterministic stochastic compartmental and individual-based models describing disease dynamics and the impact of interventions
• Conducts literature reviews evidence synthesis meta-analyses and statistical analyses to inform model structure assumptions and parameters
• Cleans links manipulates and analyzes data assesses data quality and documents limitations and analytical decisions
• Performs sensitivity uncertainty and scenario analyses and interprets findings in relation to the research question as required
• Maintains reproducible code model documentation analysis records results and visualizations in accordance with team standards
• Contributes to analytical standards procedures quality checks and continuous improvement within the team
• Contributes to research plans grant applications manuscripts reports and presentations
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of modelling and standard operating procedures SOPs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor s Degree

Experience

• Bachelor s degree in mathematics statistics epidemiology public health computer science data science or a related quantitative discipline with 3 - 5 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience in a healthcare or epidemiological research setting is desirable

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of mathematical modelling epidemiology statistical analysis and research design
• Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages or modelling platforms such as Python R MATLAB Mathematica C or C
• Knowledge of model calibration sensitivity analysis uncertainty analysis validation principles and reproducible research practices
• Ability to prepare clear scientific reports visualizations manuscripts and presentations
• Attention to detail with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook

Licenses and Certifications

• Working Conditions Physical Demands
• Bachelor s degree in mathematics, statistics, epidemiology, public health, computer science, data science, or a related quantitative discipline with 3 - 5 years of relevant experience. Prior experience in a healthcare or epidemiological research setting is desirable.
• Working knowledge of mathematical modelling, epidemiology, statistical analysis and research design. Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages or modelling platforms, such as Python, R, MATLAB, Mathematica, C or C++.
• Knowledge of model calibration, sensitivity analysis, uncertainty analysis, validation principles and reproducible research practices.
• Ability to prepare clear scientific reports, visualizations, manuscripts and presentations.
• Attention to detail with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.