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Early Post-Doctoral Mathematics Modeller – Kilifi at KEMRI

Kilifi Full Time

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  • Date posted

    August 11, 2025

  • Closing date

    August 12, 2025

  • Hiring location

    Kilifi

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Early Post-Doctoral Mathematics Modeller - Kilifi
  •  Closing Date: 08/12/25 5:00:00 PM
Job Title/Designation

Early Post-Doctoral Mathematics Modeller - Kilifi

Key Responsibilities:
  • •Develop mathematical models to characterise the relationship between interventions and AMR burden and fit these to datasets from Kenya, and possibly Nigeria.
  • •Adapt these models to explore the relative impact of different aspects of the multimodal interventions
  • •Collaborate closely with other scientists working on the research group in Kenya, UK, Malawi, Nigeria.
  • •Present model outputs at scientific and policy meetings in the countries of interest.
  • •Develop novel ideas and grant applications in the related areas for further funding proposals
  • •Support the academic life of the ED department and the programme through participation in seminars, journal clubs and mentorship of junior scientists
  • •Work with other modellers at the KWRP to develop capacity in and appreciation of the specialty of mathematical modelling in infectious diseases and its application to economic evaluation and policy.
  • •Develop a personal research portfolio that will form the basis for a credible application for grant funding or personal research funding within the lifetime of the position
  • •By capitalising on other Programme resources (e.g. support for Masters and PhD student training) and by developing personal grants, the post holder may have an opportunity to develop a nascent research group on the path to an independent researcher
Vacancy Requirements:
#Description.Requirement Type
1PhD in Mathematical Modeling, Epidemiology, Population Health, Infectious Disease Dynamics, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative discipline. Preferably with a focus on infectious disease modeling, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), or health economics.Mandatory
2Minimum Ten (10) years overall experience Five (5) years of which were at Managerial levelMandatory
3Strong quantitative and analytical skills. Proficiency in differential equations, stochastic processes, or agent-based modeling relevant to infectious disease transmission and intervention impact assessment.Mandatory
4Demonstrated experience in developing and analyzing compartmental models (e.g., SIS, SIR), agent-based models, or network models for infectious disease dynamics. Familiarity with multi-modal intervention analysis is a plus.Mandatory
5Proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used in epidemiological modeling, prefarably R and/or C++Mandatory
6Experience in integrating heterogeneous data sources (e.g., surveillance data, clinical data, serological surveys) into mathematical models.Mandatory
7Knowledge of parameter estimation and uncertainty quantification techniques in transmission models.Mandatory
8Prior research experience related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) dynamics or intervention strategies (e.g., vaccination, antibiotic stewardship, infection control measures).Mandatory
9Understanding of resistance mechanisms and fitness costs in bacterial populations.Desirable
10Experience working in multidisciplinary teams, especially with epidemiologists, clinicians, and public health policymakers.Desirable
11Ability to translate complex model outputs into policy-relevant insights.Desirable
12Proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.Desirable
13Experience in science communication, particularly in presenting modelling results to non-technical stakeholders (e.g., policymakers)Desirable
14Good analytical ability, planning and organizational skillsSkills & Competencies
15Attentive to detail with the capacity to work with/follow laid down processes and proceduresSkills & Competencies
16Ability to work independently/with minimum supervision and within stipulated deadlines and schedulesSkills & Competencies
17Confidentiality and IntegritySkills & Competencies
18Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsSkills & Competencies
19Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environmentSkills & Competencies

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