JOB PURPOSE
To contribute to the research climate within the relevant departments and to further their international standing by conducting high-quality relevant research.
To perform the necessary modelling tasks to fulfil the demands of the Department of Health and Social Case (DHSC). This will involve scoping the available literature, developing mathematical models, matching models to data, and generating predictions of future levels of disease.
To assist in generation of policy-ready documents for DHSC and the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) to demonstrate our findings.
To draft scientific publications of appropriate journals that explain our methodology, results and their implications.
To interact with the public (at PPI or outreach events) to further promote our research.
The successful candidate would join a vibrant group modelling infectious diseases in humans and animals, based within the highly successful Zeeman Institute. The Zeeman Institute for Systems Biology & Infectious Disease Epidemiology Research (SBIDER) specialises in bringing sophisticated mathematics to challenges in biological sciences. Our research spans from the theoretical to practical policy advice, and from the genome to the population. We are a team of around 20 academic staff from across campus with individuals based in Maths, Stats, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Research
- To establish a sound research base in order to pursue individual and collaborative research of high quality, consistent with making a substantial research contribution in line with the departmental objectives of maintaining their world-class research performance.
- To attend and present research findings and papers at academic and professional conferences, and to contribute to the external visibility of the department.
Administration and Other Activities
- To participate in relevant professional activities, such as departmental research seminars.
- To participate in the organisation of research workshops and other events.
The duties and responsibilities outlined are not intended to be an exhaustive list but to provide guidance on the main aspects of the job. The post holder will be required to be flexible in their duties.