An exciting opportunity has arisen for a mathematical modeller to develop innovative models exploring the dynamics of healthcare associated infections (HCAI) and antimicrobial resistant (AMR) organisms, and to use these models to evaluate control strategies in order to inform policy in this high priority area.

This post will contribute to the innovative research required to identify and rigorously evaluate solutions to reduce such infections. The research conducted by the post-holder will utilise data to improve our understanding of the epidemiology of HCAI and AMR organisms, their transmission and control in hospital and community populations, and include evaluation of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of interventions in the short and long term. The post-holder should contribute to the advancement of knowledge of HCAI and AMR control and the research is expected to provide practical and clinically relevant insights to directly inform national policy.

The post-holder will be based in the Modelling and Economics Unit of the National Infection Service, Public Health England, but will work closely with colleagues across the HCAI and AMR Division, therefore gaining valuable experience working with clinicians, epidemiologists and microbiologists as well as modellers, economists, statisticians and bioinformaticians.

This post provides an ideal opportunity to gain experience in infectious disease research to inform policy. Public Health England’s National Infection Service in Colindale, NW London, is an internationally-renowned centre of excellence for expertise, reference and research, surveillance and epidemiology in relation to human health. It is an excellent place to conduct public health research that can help shape policy both nationally and internationally.