The GRIFFINS Project is a joint initiative of GGD Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, department of Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention, and the Amsterdam Health & Technology Institute (AHTI). This 1-year project aims to develop a dynamic, responsive surveillance framework by integrating high-resolution demographic data, clinical and diagnostic information from hospitals, pathogen genomic data, and epidemiological data. Using these data sources, the project will adapt and refine a predictive agent-based model to simulate the spread and burden of infectious diseases, identify transmission hotspots, and inform public health interventions. The GRIFFINS framework addresses the need for a cohesive, real-time, data-driven approach to epidemic preparedness and response.
As a Postdoctoral Infectious Disease Modeler, you will play a key role in adapting and validating an agent-based model to better understand and predict infectious disease dynamics. You will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of epidemiology, clinical medicine, and data science, leveraging one of the most comprehensive health and demographic data sources in the Netherlands.
You will:
Key qualifications and required skills:
Moreover, preferred skills for this position are:
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You will work in a dynamic and collaborative work environment with leading public health and academic institutions in Amsterdam, including the Laboratory of Applied Evolutionary Biology (LAEB) at Amsterdam UMC led by Professor Colin Russell. You will be based at LAEB where you will have the opportunity to work with an internationally diverse team of computational and wet lab biologists working at the interface of evolution, epidemiology, and pathogen biology.
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During the publication period, applications will be handled continuously. If the vacancy is filled, it will be closed prematurely.
We are aiming for a starting date of January 1st 2025.
If you have any questions about this position, please feel free to contact Dr. Jelle Koopsen, Postdoc at the GGD Amsterdam, via jkoopsen@ggd.amsterdam.nl.
For more information about the application procedure, please contact Rhiannon Sandfort, Recruitment adviseur, via r.e.sandfort@amsterdamumc.nl.
A reference check, screening and hiring test may be part of the procedure. Read here whether that applies to you. If you join us, we ask you for a VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct).
Internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates in case of equal suitability.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.