Senior Mathematical Modeller
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,661.00 to £50,472.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £40661.00 - £50472.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, E14 4PU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | K9919-25-0251 |
Summary
Your key responsibilities will include to: lead development of mathematical and statistical models of the transmission, control and burden of infectious diseases take the lead in the parameterisation of the models by analysis of appropriate data and literature review identify, use and analyse complex data-sets, synthesizing multiple evidence sources, and using a range of software including data-base and statistical packages develop and use mathematical and/or statistical models to further our understanding of infections develop models used to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of infection prevention and control measures and other intervention strategies adapt and extend existing models (written in, for e.g., R) where necessary develop and implement protocols for managing development of models work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and coordinate research accordingly liaise and collaborate effectively with UK and international colleagues manage own programme of work and to use considerable initiative and independence give presentations at national and international meetings as appropriate prepare papers for peer-reviewed scientific journals The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Selection process details This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your knowledge and experience, and/or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria. You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the 15 essential criteria listed, and this will be in the form of a: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1000 word supporting statement This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. The Application form and supporting statement will be marked together. Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essentialcriteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria Piles Meets all essentialcriteriawill be moved through to the shortlisting stage. Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: Significant mathematical or statistical modelling experience Please do not exceed 1000 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (competency based) You will be invited to a (single) remote interview. Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview There will be a 5-minute Presentation at interview, full details will be provided at the shortlisting stage. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's core HQs (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London). Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.