Postdoc in Computational Disease Modeling & Simulation

University of Georgia- FACS; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist (CADRe) to advance computational disease models with a focus on oral lesions and cancers. The role designs, implements, and analyzes state-transition, DES, differential equation, and agent-based models using epidemiologic data.

The appointment is for two years with mentoring toward grant writing, lead-author publications, and national presentations. Some remote work may be accommodated per university policy.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in quantitative field as listed above.
• Experience with simulation modeling methods: Markov/state-transition, DES, differential equations, and/or agent-based modeling.
• Strong foundation in probability theory and statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate disease simulation models using state-transition frameworks and related modeling methodologies.
• Implement simulation models in Python, R, C, C++, or other appropriate programming environments.
• Apply discrete event simulation, differential equation modeling, and agent-based simulation methods where appropriate to the research objectives.
• Integrate model parameters using national datasets for incidence, mortality, and related epidemiologic outcomes.
• Conduct structured literature reviews to inform model inputs and assumptions.
• Apply principles of diagnostic test accuracy, including ROC analysis.
• Perform statistical analyses, including multivariable regression and time-to-event methods, as needed.
• Develop and maintain databases of model inputs, outputs, and analytical results.
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for dissemination in peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.
• Present regular progress updates to the Principal Investigator and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Simulation modeling

Markov models

Discrete event sim

Agent-based modeling

Probability theory

Statistical methods

Python

R

C

C++

Education

Ph.D. in decision sciences, industrial engineering, epidemiology, biostatistics, mathematics, engineering, computational sciences, or related quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

C

C++

Job description

Columbia University invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist (CADRe) to advance computational disease models with a focus on oral lesions and cancers. The role designs, implements, and analyzes state-transition, DES, differential equation, and agent-based models using epidemiologic data.

The appointment is for two years with mentoring toward grant writing, lead-author publications, and national presentations. Some remote work may be accommodated per university policy.