Research activity conducted during the Ph.D. will focus on the development of mathematical and computational models to analyze the potential spread of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in human populations. This may include the analysis of drivers influencing the spread of an infectious disease, the estimation of key parameters describing the epidemiology and the natural history of the analyzed pathogen, the simulation and evaluation of control measures and interventions that could be implemented to interrupt the transmission and avoid widespread epidemics. Envisioned approaches range from the development and simulation of mechanistic mathematical models to the use of statistical inference applied to available epidemiological data.

This PhD opportunity is a collaboration between Fondazione Bruno Kessler and the University of Pavia. For more information on this call and how to apply, please visit the website of the University of Pavia (https://spmsf.dip.unipv.it/it/didattica/post-laurea/dottorati-di-ricerca/one-health-approaches-infectious-diseases-and-life-4).