Hello, I have an open position for a postdoctoral researcher in my lab. Applications are still being accepted and the starting date in negotiable. More details are below.
Cheers, Leah Johnson ---------------------------------- Assistant Professor Department of Statistics Computational Modeling and Data Analytics (CMDA) Department of Biology Global Change Center Virginia Tech Position Summary: The Quantitative Ecological Dynamics Lab (QED - http://leah.johnson-gramacy.com/QED/) in the Departments of Statistics and Biological Sciences is seeking applications from outstanding candidates for a Postdoctoral Researcher (PR) position. This position is part of the NSF funded project “Effects of temperature on vector-borne disease transmission: integrating theory with empirical data”. The PR will join a large collaboration spanning multiple universities. Duties of the PR include statistical analysis of incidence/case data of vector-borne infections from the field cites in Ecuador and the validation of mechanistic models of disease spread. This may include the development of new methods. The PR will prepare technical reports detailing all aspects of the work done (such as analysis methods), and interpretation of results. The PR will be responsible to creating and maintaining code for the reproducible analysis of all data, possibly including the creation of an analysis package. The PR will also prepare articles for submission to peer-reviewed journals, present findings at conferences, and participate in collaborative aspects of the NSFproject and the QED lab (including travel for collaboration meetings). Required Qualifications: PhD in Applied Math, Statistics, or Mathematical Biology. Candidates with PhDs in Biological sciences will be considered with evidence of significant quantitative/statistical training. Extensive experience coding in R or another programming language. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in Bayesian methods and Monte Carlo computation methods. Experience in building and analyzing mathematical models of infectious disease spread (e.g., dynamical systems models), particularly as applied to vector-borne diseases. Experience in maintaining code repositories, for example using GIT or Mercurial. Experience using LaTeX. How to Apply for this Job: Qualified applicants must electronically submit online application, cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, research statement and a list of 3 professional references to jobs.vt.edu. Apply to posting # SR0180032. Applicant screening has begun and will continue until the position is filled. Virginia Tech is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Leah Johnson Search Chair, Department of Statistics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061. Email: [email protected].
