kandidatu France

Scientific project officer in mathematical modelling of infectious diseases

Santé Publique France · State civil service

En français : Chargée de projet scientifique en modélisation mathématique des maladies infectieuses

This job in plain words

The job is to develop and test mathematical and statistical models to analyse infectious disease surveillance data. It is based in Saint-Maurice (94), and remote work is possible.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff can apply. A PhD is required.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Ph.D. · PhD (level 8) in mathematical modelling of infectious diseases or equivalent, in epidemiology, applied physics or mathematics, statistics, or health informatics
Experience
Confirmed experience in mathematical and statistical modelling applied to infectious disease surveillance and database management
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires, by transfer or secondment) and contract staff. Fixed-term contract of 5 years under public law, part time (half-time)

The profile they want:

  • PhD in infectious disease modelling, applied mathematics or statistics
  • Experience in modelling applied to infectious disease surveillance
  • Very good skills in R or Python, Git and SQL
  • Rigour, organisation and ability to work in a team
  • Fluent spoken and written English

What you would do

  • Develop and adapt models for vector-borne diseases
  • Include genomic sequencing data in epidemiological models
  • Produce short and medium term forecasts of epidemic spread
  • Contribute to modelling work using a One Health approach

How to apply

Apply by email following the instructions in the offer on the official Choisir le Service Public website. The CV and cover letter are required.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible
  • Part-time post, placed with a research unit
  • SNDS authorisation is an advantage
  • Post vacant from 1 September 2026

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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