Influenza remains a major public health challenge. Recent years have seen important developments in influenza vaccinology, with emerging technologies offering the prospect for new vaccines that can protect against a broader range of influenza viruses than was previously possible.
There is a need to anticipate the potential impact that these vaccines may have on influenza epidemiology, and the role of vaccine characteristics in determining this impact.

To help meet this need, the project is comprised of two parallel threads: mathematical modelling to inform epidemiological questions, and market and economic analysis to inform policy questions. (i) Epidemiological modelling, developing mathematical models of influenza transmission dynamics to examine the impact of different vaccine characteristics on future influenza epidemiology, and (ii) Market and economic analysis, involving consultations with key informants/stakeholders, alongside analysis of policy and economic factors relevant to future influenza vaccines. Overall, the position would ideally suit someone with a strong background in mathematical modelling, who is also interested in learning about policy translation. However, the primary focus of the work has some flexibility, and can be determined depending on the interests and strengths of the successful candidate.