Research Assistant / Associate in Infectious Disease Modelling and Health Economics (Maternity Cover)

Overview

Imperial College London is seeking a Research Assistant or Research Associate to provide maternity cover within the School of Public Health. The role is based at the White City Campus on a hybrid work arrangement and forms part of the IMPACT-SIIP project. This initiative is funded by the Advanced Research and Invention Agency as part of the Sustained Viral Resilience Programme, which focuses on developing broad-spectrum antiviral prophylactics. The position sits within the Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis and runs as a full-time, fixed-term contract for 12 months with an expected start date of 04th January 2027.

What you get

The salary for this position ranges from £45,399 to £59,484 per annum. Staff members receive access to dedicated career support for researchers, including opportunities for promotion and progression, alongside ten development days each year to build skills and explore career prospects.

Requirements

Candidates applying for the Research Associate position must hold a PhD in mathematical biology, epidemiology, applied mathematics, statistics, health economics, or a related quantitative discipline, or possess equivalent research, industrial, or commercial experience. Candidates applying for the Research Assistant role require a first or master degree or equivalent in a relevant quantitative discipline. Applicants must bring experience developing and analysing mathematical, computational, or statistical models within a biological, epidemiological, or health economic context, alongside familiarity with statistical inference, model calibration, or parameter estimation, and programming capabilities in R, Python, or a comparable scientific language. Additional qualifications include the ability to critically evaluate scientific literature, communicate findings clearly, and work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-29. Individuals seeking further details about the role can contact Dr Lilith Whittles by email.