Postdoctoral Researcher in Public Health system modeling for Pandemic Preparedness

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Public Health system modeling for Pandemic Preparedness

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• Interact with stakeholders of European and member states’ public health and One Health actors for joint development and validation of pandemic preparedness and response mechanisms.

• Develop and elaborate system dynamics models to simulate pandemic preparedness capacity in Europe and to design and assess intervention strategies.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including epidemiologists, public health experts, and policymakers, to integrate diverse data sources, field-specific model output and expert insights into the system dynamics models.

• Interpret model outputs and create interactive dashboards to support policymakers and other stakeholders in identifying leverage points and interventions leading to impactful and sustainable preparedness and response strategies in Europe.

• Propose evidence-based recommendations for preparedness and response.

• Prepare and present research findings in academic journals, conferences, and stakeholder meetings.

• Mentor PhD students and foster scientific exchange with fellow researchers at ATM, contribute to grant writing.

Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Medical sciences Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Technology Education Level PhD or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationBenefitsWe offer full-time research associate position in Leuven for one year, with a possibility to prolong. Starting date is as soon as possible. You will work with international research institutions, organizations and stakeholders. The historic university, founded in 1425, has a top research and teaching standard ( ). KU Leuven features consistently in Europe’s top-15 universities and has been elected by Reuters as the most innovative university in Europe for four years in a row.Eligibility criteria

• Experience in interdisciplinary modeling in public health, One Health, epidemiology, crisis management systems or subsystems infectious diseases or public health systems.• Exellent written and oral science communication skills aimed at expert audiences and general public. Strong familiarity with social media and digital communication and interactive environments.• Experience with the European ecosystem of public health institutes and research entities related to disease surveillance, countermeasure development, or governance.• PhD. in Public Health, Operations Research, Engineering sciences (bio, medical, technology, industrial), Life sciences or a related fields.• Proven experience with qualitative and quantitative systems modeling and simulation modeling.• Experience with coding in R and simulation software tools, such as Stella Architect, Vensim or AnyLogic.• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.• Proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Selection processApplication Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter outlining their research interests and relevant experience and a detailed CV, including a list of publications and professional references.Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.Contact Information: For inquiries about the position, please contact dr. Catherine Decouttere ( ) and prof. dr. Nico Vandaele ( )We look forward to receiving your application!
You can apply for this job no later than 17/02/2025 via theWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute KU Leuven Country Belgium State/Province Vlaams Brabant City Leuven Postal Code 3000 Street Leuven GeofieldContact State/ProvinceLeuven CityVlaams Brabant StreetLeuven Postal Code3000 E-Mailcatherine.decouttere@kuleuven.beSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Louvain, Brabant Flamand

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Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:04:24 GMT

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