Mathematical Modeller Infectious Diseases

Transform your infectious disease modeling expertise into direct public health impact

As a mathematical modeller at RIVM, your models and statistical analyses will inform national health policy, intervention strategies, and outbreak responses for sexually transmitted infections in the Netherlands. You will work within one of Europe's leading infectious disease research teams, utilizing world-class surveillance and research data.

What are you going to do

• Develop and run computational models to study the spread of sexually transmitted infections like HIV, mpox, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and hepatitis.
• Analyze sexual behavior data to map relevant networks within target populations.
• Evaluate intervention measures such as treatment, vaccination, and partner notification.
• Publish methodological advances in peer-reviewed scientific journals and collaborate across disciplines with epidemiologists, microbiologists, and policy makers.

What we are looking for

• A PhD in a quantitative or life sciences field (e.g., physics, applied mathematics, computer science, bioinformatics).
• Practical experience in infectious disease modeling and modern statistical methods, with proficiency in programming languages like R.
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English.
• A collaborative and adaptable mindset for working in multidisciplinary international teams.

What we offer

• A salary in scale 11 ranging from €4.132 to €6.275 gross per month based on a 36-hour workweek.
• An Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 16.5% of your gross annual salary to spend on time, money, or fiscal goals.
• Comprehensive secondary benefits including flexible working hours, parental leave, and full public transport reimbursement for commuting.

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Belangrijkste verantwoordelijkheden

• Develop mathematical and statistical models for infectious disease spread

• Analyze sexual behavior data and map networks in target populations

• Evaluate the impact and cost-effectiveness of health intervention measures

• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary national and international teams

Vereisten

• PhD in a quantitative or life sciences field

• Practical experience in infectious disease modeling

• Proficiency in modern statistical methods and R programming

• Professional fluency in spoken and written English

Secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden

• Extra beloning (bijv. 13e maand, vaste eindejaarsuitkering)
• Pensioen
• Reiskostenvergoeding