Postdoctoral Scholar - Bharti Lab

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bharti lab at Penn State University in the Biology Department and Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics invites applications for multiple Postdoctoral Scholars. The project investigates measles and Ebola transmission dynamics and spillover factors, with NIH and NSF funding.

Successful candidates will have strong GIS and quantitative modeling experience in R or Python, excellent English communication, and a collaborative, interdisciplinary mindset.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in Biology, Epidemiology, Ecology, or related field.
• Experience with GIS/spatial analysis is preferred.
• Experience with quantitative disease modeling in R and/or Python is preferred.
• Strong scientific communication in English; French a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on transmission dynamics and spatial trajectories of measles and Ebola outbreaks.
• Perform GIS-based spatial analysis and disease modeling in R or Python.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary team and communicate findings in English.

Skills

Spatial analysis

Quantitative modeling

Statistics

Data analysis

Public health

English communication

Education

Ph.D. in Biology/Epidemiology/Ecology

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

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. Please send questions to [e-mail] and explore our lab at www.humidlab.com.

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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