We are thrilled to be recruiting an Epidemiologist for our respected client near Guildford, renowned for their world-class research into viral disease outbreaks in livestock. With a strong focus on understanding the immune systems of livestock, their ground-breaking work lays the foundation for managing current diseases and tackling emerging threats. This fixed-term contract runs until July 2026 and offers a salary of £38,500 - £41,000 per annum.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop models for the transmission, surveillance, and control of FMDV and ASFV, supporting decision-making for policy makers
* Collaborate with field and laboratory scientists to integrate their findings into model frameworks
* Establish and maintain collaborative links with UK-based teams developing FMDV and ASFV models
* Work with external scientists to integrate the clients research into their models
* Support the Institute s response to disease outbreaks as needed
* Participate actively in institute activities, including research meetings, seminars, and journal clubs
* Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive and productive research environment
What we are looking for:
* PhD with a strong focus on mathematical modelling (essential)
* Proven ability to apply mathematical models to epidemiology
* Expertise in working with foot-and-mouth disease virus
* Skilled in research involving African swine fever virus
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with laboratory and field scientists
* Proficient in writing scientific papers and reports
* Adept at communicating complex concepts to policymakers and scientists