Category: Academic | Department: Department of Disease Control | Closing Date: 08 Mar 2016 | Applications are invited for a Research Fellow in Spatial Epidemiology specialising in advanced statistics and modelling to join a multidisciplinary team working on the spatial mapping and modelling of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) (http://bit.ly/1HivLGM). The person will undertake geospatial analysis and modelling of disease distributions and use computer simulation to evaluate alternative sampling and surveillance strategies for NTDs. The post will be based in the Department of Disease Control at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The department offer excellent research facilities and a friendly and stimulating working environment. We are seeking applicants with PhD-level qualification in statistics, mathematical modelling, statistical epidemiology or relevant quantitative subject. Ability to develop complex statistics models and strong programming skills are essential, including modelling spatial stochastic process using MCMC and/or approximate inference approaches. Applicants should be able to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary research team. We will expect the applicant to be a key contributor to method development, strategic decision-making given computational infrastructure, and refining methods and improve results given data availability. The appointment is funded by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation until 30th June 2017 in the first instance, with a possibility for further renewal. The post will be made on the School’s Academic Pathway Salary scale from £37,477- £42,560 per annum, according to qualifications and experience. Applications should be made on-line via our website at jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. The closing date is 8 March 2016 and the reference for this post is ITD-DCD-01. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until midnight of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk. The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as “Please see attached CV” will not be considered acceptable. Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.
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