Research Fellow

Core responsibilities:

• Lead a comprehensive economic evaluation of hepatitis B microarray patch (MAP) technology for delivering timely birth doses of hepatitis B vaccine
• Use data from ongoing hepatitis B MAP trials in The Gambia and potentially other countries
• Develop and refine appropriate mathematical models for preventing vertical transmission of hepatitis B

This role contributes to improving health outcomes in developing countries by evaluating new vaccine delivery technology that could prevent vertical transmission of hepatitis B, particularly in tropical regions where hepatitis B causes significant illness and death.

Required qualifications:

• Postgraduate qualification, ideally a doctoral degree in a relevant field
• Strong quantitative (mathematical/statistical) academic background
• Demonstrated commitment to quantitative research and methodological development
• Proficiency in French (spoken and written) to facilitate regional collaborations

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary range: £45,728 to £51,872 per annum (including London Weighting)
• 30 working days annual leave pro rata per year
• Discretionary "Wellbeing Days"
• Membership of the Pension Scheme available
• For applicants without a doctoral degree, opportunities to undertake a PhD within the project will be offered