The Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases (CEID) at the University of Georgia (Athens, GA, USA) is accepting applications for three postdoctoral positions with a focus on the ecology of infectious diseases, with a start date of July 1, 2019 or soon after. Applications are due by e-mail (see below) on Monday December 3rd, 2018, at 8AM EST.
Established in 2016, The CEID is a hub of interdisciplinary research on the ecology and evolution of infectious diseases. CEID Postdoctoral Scholars will have the opportunity to collaborate with scientists from the Odum School of Ecology, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Public Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Franklin College of Arts & Sciences, and the Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources. Postdoctoral Scholars are scientists-in-residence working on projects of their own design. Additional benefits include access to world class faculty and research scientists and a dedicated faculty mentor, technical support for computational projects, and the opportunity to participate in and lead Center activities including workshops, seminars, collaborative projects and working groups (current working groups are focused on zoonotic spillover, disease mapping, and disease forecasting). The individuals selected as CEID Postdoctoral Scholars will join a supportive community of postdoctoral associates currently affiliated with the CEID. Candidates should have strong quantitative skills and a background in ecology, evolution, or infectious disease biology. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. US and international citizens are eligible. Individuals from groups underrepresented in science, as well as individuals not currently affiliated with UGA are especially encouraged to apply. Applications should include a cover letter that describes your research interests and background, a proposal of no more than four pages (including project title, objectives, background, approach, expected findings, feasibility, and connections to other work in CEID/UGA. Figures are references are encouraged within the four page limit), a curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three references. Applicants are invited, but not required, to identify potential CEID collaborators or faculty mentors. Visit ceid.uga.edu/people to review current CEID members. Questions and application materials should be sent to c...@uga.edu. Salary is commensurate with experience - minimum $47,476/yet for up to two years with some funds available for research support. These positions are benefits eligible.
