Research Fellow

Overview

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is seeking a Research Fellow to join the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Dynamics. This full-time, fixed-term position runs until 30 September 2027, with a possibility of extension subject to funding, and is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The post becomes available on 01 November 2026 and is based on-site in London.

The selected candidate will develop and parameterize models of poliovirus transmission to capture spatial patterns of observed cases and understand transmission drivers. Responsibilities include conducting epidemiological analyses relevant to polio eradication primarily in low-income countries, and managing the development and collection of data for childhood infectious disease transmission in those regions. The work involves collaborating with partners within the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and using data provided by collaborators, including disease surveillance and demography information.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a postgraduate degree, ideally a doctoral degree in a relevant subject. Candidates are required to have demonstrable experience in constructing compartmental models of infectious diseases and fitting them to data.

To apply, candidates must submit applications online, including a supporting statement that addresses each selection criteria using one or more paragraphs. Submissions must quote reference EPH-EPED-2026-09.

What you get

The position offers a salary on the Grade 6 scale ranging from £46,643 to £52,909 per annum pro rata, inclusive of London Weighting. The working schedule is 35 hours per week at 1.0 full-time equivalent. The benefit package includes an annual leave entitlement of 30 working days per year pro rata, discretionary wellbeing days, and access to a pension scheme.

Key dates

The application closing date is 2026-11-12, with online applications accepted by the automated system until 10pm on that day.