Postdoctoral Associate- Public and Ecosystem Health

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; Town of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,232 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned research institution in Ithaca, New York is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Public and Ecosystem Health. The successful candidate will explore bat viruses using robust data analysis amidst international collaborations. Required qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field and strong interdisciplinary skills. The position offers a competitive salary of $62,232 – $75,000 per year, with opportunities for professional growth through research publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field is mandatory.
• Strong interdisciplinary skills show an ability to think critically.

Responsibilities

• Analyze virological and serological data on zoonotic bat viruses.
• Link environmental covariates with infectious disease dynamics.
• Collaborate with international experts in the field.
• Assist with project coordination and management.
• Develop multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Skills

Highly organized

Creative critical thinker

Interdisciplinary skills across biology

Interdisciplinary skills across ecology

Interdisciplinary skills across computer science

Interdisciplinary skills across disease ecology

Education

PhD in ecology, disease ecology, epidemiology, or closely related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate – Public and Ecosystem Health

Position Description: This position is funded by the NIH P20 grant (Research on Climate, Health and Equity in a Changing Environment – C-CHANGE) and the Burroughs Wellcome Foundation. The postdoctoral researcher will explore large data sets on bat viruses, collaborating with international partners in Australia, South Africa, Bangladesh, and the U.S.–Mexico interface, to understand how climate change, human and bat behavior, land‑use change, and policy influence disease spill‑over risks.

Postdoc position responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing longitudinally collected virological and serological data on zoonotic bat viruses.
• Linking environmental covariates (e.g., climate, land use, habitat change) with infectious disease dynamics using advanced statistical approaches and analysing bat movement data.
• Collaborating with a transdisciplinary international team of experts.
• Assisting with project coordination and management.
• Developing multiple peer‑reviewed manuscripts as a lead author and co‑author.

Requirements:

• PhD in ecology, disease ecology, epidemiology, or a closely related field.
• Highly organized, curious, a creative critical thinker with strong interdisciplinary skills across biology, ecology, One Health, computer science, and disease ecology.

Salary and Benefits: $62,232 – $75,000 per year, plus eligible benefits. Offers above the published range may be considered based on unique qualifications.

Application: Visit https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31899 and submit a resume with references, contact information, and a paragraph describing how your experience makes you a strong fit for this position. Applications are reviewed as received and the position will remain open until filled. Contact Emma Spence ([e-mail]) with any questions.

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