Mathematical Optimisation Research Officer

2 months ago

Colchester, United Kingdom University of Essex Full time

**THE PROJECT**

It is well reported that NHS Waiting lists and waiting times are increasing nationally - and this trend also applies to the East Suffolk and North East Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). ESNEFT wants to address this issue by developing a multi-criteria optimisation model for their community services - with a focus initially on Musculo-skeletal (MSK) outpatient appointments.

This project will directly benefit how clinics are used, optimise the workload of the administrative and support staff, help to reduce the number of patients waiting more than 18 weeks and assist in clearing the back log of patients waiting more than 1 year.

This post is fixed term for 18 months and is based primarily at ESNEFT offices in Colchester with regular travel to the University of Essex.

**DUTIES OF THE POST**

The duties of the post will include:

- Undertaking extensive familiarisation with ESNEFT’s current models, processes and working practices, including conducting interviews with clinical and other operational staff.
- Processing, aggregating and organising extensive and diverse data for developing a multi-criteria optimisation model
- Embedding new techniques and technologies within ESNEFT and transferring knowledge to ESNEFT staff.
- Supporting the deployment and exploitation of the new technology within ESNEFT.
- Preparing academic papers.

**KEY REQUIREMENTS**
- BSc or Professional experience in the fields of Operational Research, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Management Science or Mathematics.
- A relevant postgraduate level degree, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of optimization, mathematical modelling, reinforcement learning/dynamic programming and metaheuristics.
- Experience of programming using Python/MATLAB, familiar with optimisation tools e.g., CPLEX/Gurobi.
- Experience of working on a project to successful completion.
- Experience of developing and maintaining research resources used within a Department or wider user community external to the Department (examples include household surveys, databases, specialist equipment and infrastructure, software packages and computer models).
- Evidence of publications in recognised, reputable journals (and other media of similar standing) appropriate to career stage and discipline norms.

**LOCATION**

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

With regular travel to:
The University of Essex

Wivenhoe Park

Colchester

CO4 3SQ

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 18 months

**Salary**: £42,978.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/04/2024
Reference ID: REQ08373
Expected start date: 06/05/2024

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