Research Assistant in Mathematical Modeling

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Assistant in Mathematical Modeling to contribute to groundbreaking research in infectious disease transmission. This exciting role involves developing mathematical models to analyze the impact of human mobility on diseases such as malaria, HIV, and SARS-CoV-2. You will integrate diverse data sets to inform effective public health policies and engage in scientific writing. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing public health through innovative research and data analysis, where your expertise can make a significant difference in global health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; PhD preferred for advanced research.
• Experience in infectious disease modeling and biostatistics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop infectious disease transmission models and manage big data.
• Write scientific manuscripts and public health reports.

Skills

Infectious Disease Transmission Modeling

Advanced Biostatistical Methods

Mathematical Methods

Data Integration

Education

Master's Degree in a related discipline

PhD (preferred)

Tools

R Programming

Big Data Management

Job description

This position is to hire a Research Assistant in Mathematical Modeling (Sr. Research Data Analyst) who can develop mathematical models of infectious disease transmission. This project is focused on the role of human mobility on directly transmitted (HIV, HCV, SARS-CoV-2, measles, rubella) and vector-borne diseases (malaria, dengue). Particular projects include modeling the role of travel on the spread of malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa, travel and injecting behaviors of people who inject drugs, and developing models able to determine the optimal allocation of vaccines. The position will require the development, evaluation, and investigation of spatial infectious disease transmission models. This position will also involve integrating various data sets (human travel, genomic information, serological status, and case data) to understand effective control policies.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• The specific duties will require developing infectious disease transmission models in R, big data management, and model fitting.
• The position will require writing scientific manuscripts, public health reports, and scientific presentations.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience developing and using infectious disease transmission models, particularly those related to vaccine-preventable and vector-borne diseases.
• Experience in advanced biostatistical and mathematical methods.
• Knowledge of infectious disease epidemiology.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related discipline. Typically requires PhD.
• One year of related experience. Requires highly specialized advanced knowledge, education, and/or training in a specialized field of study to conduct research.
• Demonstrated ability on a significant graduate project or additional doctoral education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Data Analyst
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant in Mathematical Modeling
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Public Health - East Baltimore Campus
Department name: 10001101-Epidemiology
Personnel area: School of Public Health