Research Fellow – Mathematical Modelling: The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) seeks a Research Fellow to contribute to the project ‘Building an epidemiological toolkit for pandemic preparedness’, funded by UKRI. The role involves utilizing applied category theory to develop modular, reusable epidemiological models integrated with decision theory models to enhance policy-making informed by mathematical modelling. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with experts from LSHTM and the University of Swansea on modelling measles virus and SARS-CoV-2, using data from the SAIL Databank.
Research Fellow – Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases
Designation: Research Fellow
Research Area: Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases
Location: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Postgraduate degree, preferably a doctoral degree, in a relevant field
- Experience in mathematical modelling of dynamical systems
- Proficiency in programming
- Desirable: Familiarity with applied category theory, decision theory, mathematical optimization, and programming in Julia
Job Description: The Research Fellow will be responsible for developing epidemiological models using applied category theory, integrating them with decision theory models, and applying them to infectious diseases such as measles virus and SARS-CoV-2. They will utilize detailed epidemiological and demographic data from the SAIL Databank to parameterize the models. The role is full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term until June 30, 2027, and based in London.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply online via the LSHTM jobs website. The deadline for online applications is 10pm on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Queries can be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk, quoting reference EPH-EPED-2024-13. Applicants must provide a supporting statement addressing each selection criterion. Failure to provide this information will result in the application not being considered.
Last Date for Apply: Sunday, May 12, 2024
