One postdoctoral associate position on infectious disease modeling is available in Cristina Lanzas’ group (Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University). Applicants with a background in mathematical modeling of infectious diseases and/or population biology are highly encouraged to apply. Our research combines data, epidemiological analysis and mathematical models to study reservoirs, transmission and disease control and it is currently supported by NIH.
The research focus will be the transmission and control of infectious diseases caused by enteric pathogens (specifically Clostridium difficile, Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli, and Salmonella), the use of mathematical modeling to study the antimicrobial resistance dissemination at multiple scales, and the effect of intestinal microbial disruption by treatments such as antibiotics on host susceptibility and pathogen transmission. A number of potential research projects are available and so the research focus may be tailored to the interests and skills of the individual. The postdoctoral associates shall have a Ph.D. degree in a relevant quantitative discipline (ecology, epidemiology, engineering, applied mathematics, statistics and related fields) and have a deep interest in interdisciplinary collaboration, strong quantitative skills and good oral and writing skills are expected. The applicants must have experience in R and/or MATLAB. Experience developing and implementing agent-based models and/or multi-scale models is desirable. The salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the individuals. Review of applications will begin immediatly and will continue until suitable candidates are identified. Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three references to [email protected]. -- Cristina Lanzas Assistant Professor of Infectious Disease Department of Population Health and Pathobiology College of Veterinary Medicine North Carolina State University 1051 William Moore Drive Raleigh, NC 27607 919-513-6202 [email protected] Webpage: lanzaslab.org
