About the role:
This role is part of a new collaborative research programme between Imperial Global Singapore and the National University of Singapore (NUS) within Singapore’s national PREPARE programme, focused on developing mathematical models to strengthen preparedness for future epidemic threats in Singapore. The postholder will lead the development of pathogen-agnostic transmission models for future respiratory virus threats, drawing on the literature to build model frameworks that can be rapidly adapted for emerging pathogens and used to identify key data needs and evaluate response options.
The position is based at the Imperial Global Singapore office located in the CREATE building on the NUS campus. The postholder will join a vibrant cross-faculty interdisciplinary research environment currently hosting approximately 30 researchers working across 5 major programmes. The postholder will also have a formal attachment to the Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis in the School of Public Health at Imperial College London. The mission of the Centre is to be an international resource and centre of excellence for research and training in the epidemiological analysis and modelling of infectious diseases. The Centre has built upon a world-leading research group in the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at Imperial College London to undertake applied collaborative work with national and international agencies in support of policy planning and response across a wide range of emerging infectious disease threats and global health challenges.
On a day-to-day basis, the postholder will also work closely with their counterparts on this project at the Centre for Epidemic Research & Modelling (CERM) within the Saw Swee Sock School of Public Health at NUS. The mission of this Centre is to advance the science of infectious disease modelling, inform policies through innovative research, and train the next generation of modellers.
What you would be doing:
You will lead the development of the pathogen-agnostic modelling framework for respiratory virus threats, including identifying relevant data inputs and gaps and generating and evaluating response options for putative “disease X” scenarios in Singapore and internationally. You will work with the wider team to review the prior modelling literature across a range of respiratory threats and to support the development of well-documented and portable software for the modelling framework. You will also support training and development activities with Singapore stakeholders alongside wider capacity building initiatives.
What we are looking for:
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Further Information
This role is full time and fixed term for 18 months.
If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Professor Azra Ghani at a.ghani@imperial.ac.uk.
Questions about the recruitment process, should go to the HR at Imperial Global Singapore hrigsingapore@imperial.ac.uk.
To apply, please attach a one-page cover letter outlining your motivation for applying and how your expertise fits with the job description, and a CV including the names and contact details for two referees who can provide letters of recommendation.
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
About Imperial Global Singapore
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