We are looking for a mathematical and statistical modeller to work on tick-borne and zoonotic diseases. Primarily, the post-holder will be responsible for developing a mathematical model for Lyme borreliosis and Tick-borne encephalitis transmission dynamics, and fit to a series of eco-epidemiological data in order to estimate the transmission parameters, and assess trends in disease incidence under different prevention and meteorological scenarios. Contract extension will be possible to address further zoonotic diseases modelling.

Main activities:
• Mathematical modelling
• Statistics and inference
• Simulations
• Writing scientific articles

Knowledge & Skills required:
• Development and coding of mathematical models applied to infectious diseases
• Statistical modelling, fitting dynamic models to observed data, Bayesian inference
• Knowledge of epidemiology of infectious diseases, vector-borne diseases and zoonoses
• Use of R, Python or C++
• Writing scientific articles
• English (oral/written)
• Collaborative work and excellent communication skills for interdisciplinary work
• Compliance to deadlines

Experience & degree required:
• Experience in modelling applied to biological systems or infectious diseases, in the form of scientific publications as lead author
• PhD degree or engineering degree, with a training in mathematics, statistics, or physics applied to biological systems, epidemiology, or similar

We offer:
• Scientific development opportunities in a national and international environment
• Excellent daily working environment and dynamic modelling group, located in Paris centre, at Sorbonne University Modeling Outbreaks Center (SUMOC), within Surveillance and Modelling team IPLESP lab (https://iplesp.fr/en/research/teams/sumo).
• Interdisciplinary research environment in a “One Health” approach
• Duration about 12 months in the first instance, renewable to pursue the work on further infectious diseases
• Monthly gross salary from 2.985,82 € to 4.380 € depending on experience.

The post-holder will be employed by Inserm. The position is full time and fixed-term, available for 12 months in the first instance. Applications will be continuously received and evaluated until the position is filled. The salary will be accordingly to Inserm scale, and based on professional experience or similar positions.