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  1. We are seeking expressions of interest in the following PhD opportunity. We are based in Sydney Australia but I thought that at least some on the forum may be potentially interested. If you have any questions please feel free to send me an email and I will answer directly to you (a.newall@unsw.edu.au). Thanks. Applying mathematical models to estimate the impact and cost-effectiveness of vaccination programs We have a potential PhD research project in the area of infectious disease modelling and economic evaluation, which will allow a candidate to develop and apply statistical, economic and mathematical modelling approaches. These skills are becoming increasing sought after in healthcare, both within academia and industry, and should help to build a strong foundation for a future career. The PhD candidate will have opportunities to work with leading experts at UNSW and with collaborators internationally. It will also present an excellent opportunity for an independent and self-motivated person to submit a number of peer-reviewed publications. Mathematical modelling is an important tool to estimate the impact of vaccination programs before they are implemented. These models can be used to predict future changes in disease both in those vaccinated and in the wider population via herd protection. The projections of program impact can then be used in cost-effectiveness models to assess the value for money that vaccination strategies offer in comparison to other potential health spending options. Estimates of cost-effectiveness are becoming a vital part of decision making process for many governments when considering the funding of new pharmaceutical interventions. UNSW Australia (The University of New South Wales) is one of Australia’s leading research universities and is ranked in the top 50 universities internationally by the QS World University Rankings (2015). Based in Sydney, the infectious disease group at The School of Public Health and Community Medicine are a multidisciplinary research team that includes mathematicians, health economists, epidemiologists, clinicians and policy experts. We have extensive expertise in the evaluation of vaccine preventable diseases and have research collaborations with key international institutions such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Applicant We seek an outstanding prospective PhD candidate with strong applied mathematics skills and a keen interest in applying these to important scientific and policy questions. Potential candidates should have a first class Honours degree or Masters degree with a high distinction average. Prior study can be from a variety disciplines, including mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, engineering, physics, medical science, etc. It is not essential that the applicant have experience in the specific research area as our team has specialists who can offer training to candidates with applied mathematics skills as part of the PhD research. The supervisors will support the selected prospective candidate to apply for competitive PhD scholarship via UNSW, with options for domestic or international students. Those meeting the initial criteria who wish to discuss further should email A/Prof Anthony Newall (a.newall@unsw.edu.au) with a CV and copies of academic transcripts for all degrees. Website: https://research.unsw.edu.au/people/associate-professor-anthony-newall
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