Postdoctoral Scholar, Environmental Health Science and Geospatial Science, Gong Lab

Penn State University; University Park (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Scholar in Environmental Health Science and Geospatial Science. The successful candidate will work on projects related to environmental exposure modeling and big data analytics, contributing to significant research in the field. This role offers an opportunity for professional growth and collaboration within a dynamic research team.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and programming skills required.
• High-quality publication record expected.

Responsibilities

• Design models to assess environmental pollution exposure.
• Analyze health effects using spatial and non-spatial statistics.
• Publish findings and mentor junior researchers.

Skills

Quantitative Skills

Programming Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Ph.D. in Geography

Ph.D. in GIScience

Ph.D. in Environmental Science

Ph.D. in Statistics

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Ph.D. in Public Health

Ph.D. in Epidemiology

Tools

GIS Modeling

Spatial Analysis

Machine Learning

AI

Network Analysis

Visualization Tools

Job description

Postdoctoral Scholar, Environmental Health Science and Geospatial Science, Gong Lab

Join to apply for the Postdoctoral Scholar, Environmental Health Science and Geospatial Science, Gong Lab role at Penn State University.

This is a term position; the length will be discussed during the interview. Continuation depends on university needs, performance, and funding.

Position Overview

The Gong Lab in the Department of Biobehavioral Health at Penn State is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher interested in Environmental Health Sciences and Geospatial Data Science. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Xi Gong on projects related to environmental exposure modeling, environment–health relationships, and spatiotemporal big data analytics.

Responsibilities

1. Design and implement models to assess and predict environmental pollution exposure across spatiotemporal scales.
2. Analyze effects of environmental exposure and social determinants on health using spatial and non-spatial statistics.
3. Utilize multi-source spatiotemporal big data with machine learning, AI, network analysis, and visualization tools.
4. Collect environmental and health data, manage IRB applications.
5. Publish findings, present at conferences, and prepare project reports.
6. Contribute to proposals and mentor junior researchers.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geography, GIScience, Environmental Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field.
• High-quality publication record.
• Strong quantitative and programming skills, experience in GIS modeling and spatial analysis.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Motivated, diligent, team-oriented.
• Preferred: experience in high-performance computing, big data analytics, AI.

Application Materials

• Cover letter detailing research experience and goals.
• Curriculum vitae.
• 1-2 sample publications.
• Contacts for three references.

Review begins immediately until filled. Questions? Contact Dr. Xi Gong at [e-mail].

Additional Information

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