Postdoctoral Epidemiologist: Climate Hazards & Public Health

ISEE SNRN - International Society for Environmental Epidemiology Student and New Researchers Network; Cornell (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract college benefits

Job summary

Cornell University, Department of Public and Ecosystem Health, invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral associate. The role focuses on the epidemiology of climate-related hazards, employing statistical and epidemiological methods to study mortality impacts and policy-relevant findings.

The position is based in Ithaca, NY, with mentorship from senior faculty and collaboration across institutions. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field and a strong publication record.

Qualifications

• PhD in Epidemiology, Statistics, Public Health, or related computational field.
• Demonstrated experience in epidemiological methods and mortality analyses.
• Strong publication record and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct epidemiological and statistical analyses of large complex datasets.
• Develop final publishable-quality tables and figures for manuscripts.
• Write and clearly document research code to clean, maintain, and analyze datasets.
• Manage data-related aspects of research projects.
• Lead development of research manuscripts and assist with grant applications.
• Mentor students and collaborate with institutions nationally and internationally.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Data visualization

R

Python

Scientific writing

Project management

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

PhD in Epidemiology, Statistics, Public Health, or related computational field

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Cornell University, Department of Public and Ecosystem Health, invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral associate. The role focuses on the epidemiology of climate-related hazards, employing statistical and epidemiological methods to study mortality impacts and policy-relevant findings.

The position is based in Ithaca, NY, with mentorship from senior faculty and collaboration across institutions. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field and a strong publication record.