Postdoctoral Scholar - Bharti Lab

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Bharti lab at The Pennsylvania State University in the Biology Department and the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics is recruiting multiple Postdoctoral Scholars for an NIH-NSF funded project on human health, movement, and infectious diseases. These positions are 100% research with potential for leadership growth within Penn State’s CIDD.

Successful applicants will have a Ph.D. in Biology, Epidemiology, Ecology, or a related field and experience in GIS/spatial analysis, as well as

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology, Epidemiology, Ecology, or related field.
• Experience with GIS/spatial analysis.
• Proficiency in R and/or Python for quantitative modeling.
• Strong scientific communication in English; French a plus.
• Interdisciplinary backgrounds encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on transmission dynamics of measles and Ebola.
• Collaborate within NIH-NSF funded project teams.
• Publish findings and present at meetings.
• Relocation to Penn State required; remote work not permitted.

Skills

GIS

R/Python modeling

Statistics

Data analysis

Public health

Education

Ph.D. in Biology, Epidemiology, Ecology, or related field

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Bharti lab at The Pennsylvania State University, in the Department of Biology and the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics, is recruiting multiple highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholars to conduct research for an NIH-NSF funded project on human health, movement, and infectious diseases. The project focuses on the transmission dynamics and spatial trajectory of measles and Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as the environmental factors that contribute to spillover of Ebola.

Successful applicants will have experience in one of the following:

• Spatial analysis using GIS
• Quantitative disease modeling in R and/or Python

And some command of at least two of the following:

• Statistics
• Data analysis
• Public health or global health

Strong scientific communication in English (Written and verbal), French fluency is a plus but not required. Creative, interdisciplinary thinkers interested in human health and infectious diseases research are encouraged to apply. Applicants with combined backgrounds of natural science and social science or quantitative training will be considered favorably.

These positions are 100% research, no teaching with potential for growth into postdoctoral leadership positions within Penn State’s CIDD.

Relocation to Penn State is required, remote work is not permitted.

Salary follows published NIH postdoctoral pay scale.

Education and Experience

Completed Ph.D. degree in Biology, Epidemiology, Ecology, or a related field required.

Application Requirements

All application materials must be submitted electronically. Please provide:

• A current CV
• A personal statement describing why you are a qualified candidate for this position, including your short and long-term professional goals (1-2 pages)
• A research statement describing your research interests (1-3 pages)
• Contact information for three references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Ability to start soon is preferred. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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