Infectious Disease Forecasting Postdoctoral Position

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking an Infectious Disease Forecasting Postdoctoral Scholar to join the CEID Infectious Disease Forecasting Working Group in Athens. The position offers faculty mentorship, computational support, and opportunities to publish and present research at CEID events and external conferences.

The successful candidate will lead design and execution of forecasting studies, contribute to scholarly articles, and participate in workshops and collaborative projects with CEID

Qualifications

• PhD in Ecology or related discipline.
• 0-6 years in Postdoctoral experience.
• Strong quantitative skills in ecology, evolution, or infectious disease biology.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research in infectious disease forecasting (70%).
• Write scholarly articles and present research at CEID events and external meetings (15%).
• Assist with collaborative projects and proposals (15%).

Skills

Quantitative skills

Ecology

Evolution

Infectious disease biology

Education

PhD in Ecology or related discipline

Job description

Job Title

Infectious Disease Forecasting Postdoctoral Position

Department

Ecology-Ctr Ecol of Infec Dis

Location

Athens Area

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Employee
• FLSA: Exempt
• FTE: 1.00
• Closing Status: Open

Position Summary

The CEID Postdoctoral Scholar will serve as a scientist-in-residence, working on research projects with the CEID Infectious Disease Forecasting Working Group. Scholars will write scholarly articles and seek to publish research findings in academic journals. Research will also be shared to CEID members during workshops and other events, and to the greater scientific community through presentation at external conferences when appropriate. The selected individual(s) will have access to world class faculty and research scientists and an assigned faculty mentor, technical support for computational projects, and the opportunity to participate in CEID activities including workshops, seminars, collaborative projects and working groups. CEID Postdoctoral Scholars will either take a leadership role in an existing working group, or form a new working group(s) based on research areas of interest to the individual and other CEID members.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research in infectious disease forecasting (70%).
• Write scholarly articles and present research at CEID events as well as external meetings (15%).
• Assist with collaborative projects, including the forecasting working group and CEID initiated research proposals (15%).

Education and Experience

PhD in Ecology or related discipline, relevant to infectious disease research; 0-6 years in Postdoctoral experience.

Skills

Candidates with strong quantitative skills and a background in ecology, evolution, or infectious disease biology are especially encouraged to apply.

Physical Demands

Traveling to/from buildings around campus as needed for meetings – primarily in the vicinity of the CEID Offices and the Odum School of Ecology. Occasional off-campus travel for research, conferences, etc.

Background Investigation

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and possibly a credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR at [e-mail].

Contact Details

Recruitment Contact Name: Madison Wilson

Recruitment Contact Email: [e-mail]