Role Summary
* Responsibilities: As our first Senior Infectious Disease Modeller, you will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to tackle global health challenges through advanced modelling techniques. You will develop models for various diseases and communicate results to stakeholders, as well as establishing infectious disease modelling as a new service offering for Costello Medical.
* Salary: £55,000 to £58,000 per annum, depending on experience.
* Benefits: Discretionary profit share bonuses, generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, full funding for external training and more.
* Role Type: Full time or part time permanent role. Our standard working week is 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, however we can also consider applicants looking for part-time hours of 30 hours per week.
* Start Date: This role will ideally commence in April, May or June 2025. However, we have start dates available throughout the year and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form.
* Location: This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge, as well as our London, Manchester and Bristol offices.
About the Role
Are you an experienced Infectious Disease Modeller ready to leverage your expertise in a rewarding environment that values creativity and collaboration? Are you passionate about using epidemiological modelling to make real-world change in healthcare? If so, our first Senior Infectious Disease Modeller role will be well suited to you.
In this role, you will lead efforts to tackle pressing global health challenges. This will include applying advanced modelling techniques to predict disease spread, evaluating intervention strategies and contributing to impactful public health solutions.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Conceptualising and developing infectious disease models across a range of indications (for example, HIV, RSV and tuberculosis).
* Communicating complex modelling results to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
* Supporting with the establishment of infectious disease modelling as a new service offering.
* Working within collaborative, multidisciplinary teams to develop suitable modelling strategies for clients.
* Analysing epidemiological data to inform model development and validation.
* Providing expert guidance on infectious disease trends and potential outbreaks.
* Staying up to date with the latest advancements in infectious disease modelling and public health.
* Mentoring and training junior team members in modelling techniques and best practices.
Requirements
Essential requirements for the role are:
* 2+ years' of experience in a relevant role, including proficiency in epidemiological forecasting and estimating prevalence and incidence rates.
* An undergraduate and postgraduate degree (minimum 2.1, or equivalent, for both) in a relevant discipline.
* Advanced skills in using R or Python for relevant projects and data visualisation.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Flexibility to respond to changing deadlines.
How To Apply And The Recruitment Process
You are required to submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form. Our recruitment process includes a telephone interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team, followed by a standard recruitment process that lasts around 1 month.
Benefits
* A starting salary of £55,000 to £58,000 per annum, depending on your previous experience.
* 25 days' annual leave plus bank and public holidays.
* Flexible working hours and the chance to work from home for up to half of your working time after passing probation.
* Private Medical Insurance.
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