Postdoctoral Fellow: Pandemic Modeling & Forecasting

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Meyers Lab and epiENGAGE at The University of Texas at Austin are immediately seeking outstanding postdoctoral scholars to contribute to modeling the spread, surveillance, forecasting, and control of influenza and other infectious diseases.

The research aims to elucidate epidemiological dynamics and provide robust insights and tools to support outbreak preparedness and response efforts across the United States.

Qualifications

• PhD completed within the last 3 years in a quantitative science, statistics, computer science, mathematics, engineering, or related field.
• Ability to work quickly on time-sensitive analyses and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience designing and applying outbreak models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and analysis of mathematical models to support early detection, forecasting, and mitigation of emerging infectious disease outbreaks.
• Contribute to development of outbreak modeling tools and training resources for public health professionals.
• Disseminate work through engagement with scientists, public health professionals, and peer-reviewed publications.

Skills

Postdoctoral research experience

Quantitative modeling

Education

PhD in quantitative science or related discipline

Tools

Mathematical modeling tools

Job description

The Meyers Lab and epiENGAGE at The University of Texas at Austin are immediately seeking outstanding postdoctoral scholars to contribute to modeling the spread, surveillance, forecasting, and control of influenza and other infectious diseases.

The research aims to elucidate epidemiological dynamics and provide robust insights and tools to support outbreak preparedness and response efforts across the United States.