Epidemiologist

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