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 epidemiological models for respiratory and mosquito-borne diseases, work with teams to identify national data needs to support the models’ use, use the modelling frameworks to evaluate early containment options, and ensure that the modelling tools can be rapidly adapted to emerging threats.
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
The postholder will work closely with the project PIs at Imperial and NUS to lead the overall direction of the research project. As the senior research fellow leading a team of two research fellows, a research associate and a research software engineer, you will oversee the development of pathogen-agnostic transmission models for respiratory and vector-borne threats. You will liaise with wider PREPARE programme and the Communicable Diseases Agency to identify data needs and support pipeline development and use the models to design and evaluate response options for potential “disease X” outbreaks in Singapore and beyond. Working with the wider team, you will contribute to training and development activities, including leading project workshops with Singapore stakeholders.
What we are looking for
What we can offer you
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
Welcome to Imperial Global Singapore, Imperial College London’s formal research and innovation entity in Singapore. Imperial a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact. Imperial Global Singapore is based at the National Research Foundations Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE) located on the campus of the National University of Singapore. You will join a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment undertaking research spanning engineering, natural sciences, medicine and business.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact. As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and four global hubs. This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial Global Singapore.
Our culture
Imperial Global Singapore is committed to Imperial’s equality and diversity frameworks. We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence,
integrity and innovation.
All employees are expected to follow Imperial Global Singapore
policies and regulations including but not limited to Confidentiality, Health and Safety, Data Protection, the regulations of CREATE Tower and of Singapore.
Imperial Global Singapore observes the San-Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions, we evaluate applicants on the quality of their work, not the journal impact factor where it is published.
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