Project Research Scientist, Bagchi School of Public Health

Reporting to: Indrajit Ghosh, Assistant Professor, Bagchi School of Public Health

About the University: Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students a liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning.

Role Summary: Professor Indrajit Ghosh’s research group in the Bagchi School of Public Health at Ahmedabad University is looking for a motivated and self-driven project research associate to work on mathematical modelling of measles transmission. The research project would be directed towards understanding the dynamics of measles transmission under different vaccination scenarios in subnational India. The project research scientist will work closely with the National Disease Modelling Consortium, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. The ideal candidate would have a PhD degree in applied mathematics and experience in infectious disease modelling would be highly desirable. The candidate would be expected to perform mathematical modelling and simulation of age-stratified compartmental models.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct numerical experiments in measles modelling.
• Model calibration using observed data on measles cases, vaccination and demography.
• Write manuscript for research publication.

Key Skills

• Expertise in mathematical modelling using compartmental models
• Experience in MATLAB/Python/R simulation using the models
• Experience in quantitative data analysis and model calibration

Qualification: PhD degree in applied mathematics with a demonstrated record of publication in peer-reviewed journals

How to Apply

• Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV and cover letter to Professor Indrajit Ghosh on indrajit.ghosh@ahduni.edu.in
• The deadline to send the CV and cover letter is September 15, 2025, 6 PM IST.
• The shortlisted candidates would be invited for an online interview. They would be notified by September 20, 2025.
• The final candidate would be notified by September 25, 2025.
• Joining of the candidate should be no later than October 15, 2025.