Research Assistant / Associate in Infectious Disease Modelling and Health Economics (Maternity Cover)

Location: White City Campus (Hybrid)

About the role:

We are seeking a Research Associate or Research Assistant to provide maternity cover on the IMPACT-SIIP project at Imperial College London.  The project is funded by the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) as part of their Sustained Viral Resilience Programme, which aims to develop a new class of broad-spectrum antiviral prophylactics (SIIPs) through modulation of the innate immune system. The IMPACT-SIIP project uses mathematical models to understand the potential effects of these future interventions within individuals, and population-level transmission dynamics, including their impacts on population health and health economic outcomes, in order to design target use cases and inform development. We welcome candidates with experience in within-host mathematical modelling, transmission-dynamic modelling and health economic analysis; you do not need experience in all three areas.

The position is based in the Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, founded in 2007. 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.

What you would be doing:

Your work will be shaped around your experience and project priorities, drawing on within-host modelling, transmission dynamics and health economic evaluation. You will develop and analyse ODE models, synthesise evidence within a Bayesian framework, assess uncertainty and maintain reproducible research code. Working with Dr Lilith Whittles, Dr Alba Halliday and collaborators, you will connect analyses across the project, lead peer-reviewed publications and present regular progress updates to the funder and collaborators.

What we are looking for:

• Research Associate: a PhD in mathematical biology, epidemiology, applied mathematics, statistics, health economics or a related quantitative discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience.
• Research Assistant: a first or master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant quantitative discipline.
• Experience developing and analysing mathematical, computational or statistical models in a relevant biological, epidemiological or health economic context.
• Experience with statistical inference, model calibration or parameter estimation, and programming in R, Python or a comparable scientific language.
• Ability to critically evaluate scientific literature, communicate findings clearly, and work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

What we can offer you:

• Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
• As a member of research staff you have 10 development days to use to develop your skills and explore your career prospects

Further Information

Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have not yet been officially awarded will be appointed as a Research Assistant.

This post is a full-time, fixed-term contract for 12 months (maternity cover).

The expected start date is 04th January 2027.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Dr Lilith Whittles at l.whittles@imperial.ac.uk