Postdoc: Infectious Disease Modeling & Surveillance

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Pullman to support research on healthcare-associated infections. The role involves mentoring students, analyzing data, and developing disease transmission models.

Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in Epidemiology or a related field, along with strong communication and collaborative skills. Additionally, experience in mathematical modeling and programming, especially in Python, Julia, or R, is preferred. This position offers opportunities for impactful research in a diverse team environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Analyze datasets and implement models.
• Prepare manuscripts and conference abstracts.

Skills

Mathematical modeling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Programming in Python

Epidemiological knowledge

Education

PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related field

Tools

Python

Julia

R

Job description

Washington State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Pullman to support research on healthcare-associated infections. The role involves mentoring students, analyzing data, and developing disease transmission models.

Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in Epidemiology or a related field, along with strong communication and collaborative skills. Additionally, experience in mathematical modeling and programming, especially in Python, Julia, or R, is preferred. This position offers opportunities for impactful research in a diverse team environment.