Postdoctoral Fellow
EcoHealth Alliance is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Data & Technology
Team. As part of a small
team of engineers, data scientists, and infectious disease scientists, youll
develop tools to support
EcoHealth Alliances mission in conservation and global public health. The
focus of this position will be
to develop global health web platforms that are actively used to monitor global
emerging infectious
diseases, and that contribute to the analysis of disease emergence.
Description and Responsibilities
We are looking to build a diverse team with a variety of skill sets and
backgrounds. Position duties may
include:
Research- Collect and analyze primary and secondary data in infectious
disease modeling,
forecasting, and policy analysis research. Using applied modeling on the
contribution of infectious
diseases to the state and region and applied policy systems analysis, scenario
development, and criteria
analysis.
Data Management and Project Supervision- Responsible for the storage,
organization, and security
data using qualitative and quantitative procedures. The fellow will coordinate
and supervise
undergraduate and graduate level student assistants working on related
projects, including establishing
collection, analysis, and storage management protocols, and data quality
monitoring.
Presentation of Research Results - Coordinate with collaborating authors
on revisions, analysis, and
presentation of findings; use findings from public health and infectious
disease modeling to prepare
manuscripts intended for professional publication in peer-reviewed journals;
maintain professional
relationships with key stakeholders, agency, and industry representatives to
obtain sensitive
information, convey results of analysis, and seek feedback on key operational
and research questions;
prepare and deliver presentations at professional meetings.
Salary
$55,000 - 85,000k
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Completed Ph.D. in Public Health, Environmental Health, Epidemiology,
Biostatistics, Infectious Disease
Ecology, Data Science or related field at the time of starting the position
Experience competing for external funding
Experience publishing research in refereed journals relevant to the field of
study
Experience in working across diverse disciplines
Strong analytical or modeling skills in applied public health and infectious
diseases
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
At least two years educational and work experience related to infectious
diseases
Strong data management and project management skills
Experience in statistical analysis, data management, and interpretation of data
Demonstrated ability to learn advanced modeling techniques with an interest in
infectious disease
forecasting, big data, and data visualization
EcoHealth Alliance is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salary
and a comprehensive
benefits package that covers 100% of the monthly health care premium costs for
the employee and their
family when applicable (including dental and vision coverage), a 403(b) pension
plan, flexible work
schedules, a minimum of 10 days paid vacation annually, paid holidays, work
from home days, and a pre-
tax transportation withholding for commuters in New York City. EcoHealth
Alliance may encourage
employees to attend conferences when appropriate, and enroll in courses for the
joint purposes of
professional development and promoting the EcoHealth Alliance mission.
The position is based at EHA headquarters in New York City (Manhattan). Local
candidates are
preferred, with possible relocation assistance available. Outstanding remote
candidates will also be
considered, but must be available to work for at least 4 hours between 9am and
6pm Eastern Standard
Time to facilitate collaboration with New York based employees.
How To Apply
To apply, you must send your resume, a statement of research interests, and a
personalized cover letter
as one document to [email protected] with the subject of
"Postdoctoral Fellow 2016".
Applications without cover letters will not be evaluated. This cover letter
will help us assess your ability
to communicate effectively and will be used as the primary mechanism to
determine whether a
candidate is asked to interview for the vacant position. The cover letter is
the most important part of
your application. In your cover letter, please briefly describe your background
and any experience you
may have with web development frameworks, machine learning, natural language
processing and public
health. Be sure to mention why you are interested in working on a
research-and-development oriented
team at a health and conservation focused non-profit.
Thank you for your interest in EcoHealth Alliance!
