Postdoc in Mathematical Modeling of Biological Systems
Society of Epidemic Research
This is a Full-time position in Knoxville, AL posted December 31, 2021.
Postdoc in Mathematical Modeling of Biological Systems
Description
Applications are currently being solicited for a talented and motivated post-doctoral research associate to work with the Fefferman Lab and NIMBioS at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
This position is funded by multiple grant project sources, but all are related to the mathematical modeling of biological systems.
This is a perfect position for someone wanting to gain greater breadth in application area of mathematical biology and join existing teams, helping get modeling-based publications out the door.
A candidate should be comfortable with a variety of modeling techniques and willing to learn new areas of modeling application in collaboration with interdisciplinary research teams.
Preference will be given to individuals with experience in building and analyzing mathematical and/or computational models of ecological, epidemiological, or organismal health systems.
The researcher will be expected to help formulate models, code simulations, analyze results, take a primary role in preparing manuscripts for publication, contribute to a collaborative research group environment, and will be welcome (but not required to) participate in preparation of new grant proposals.
An ideal candidate will have good organizational and interpersonal skills.
Requirements:
– A Ph.D.
(or someone soon to defend) in some pertinent field.
Such fields could include, but are not limited to applied mathematics, physics, ecology, engineering, epidemiology, or computer science.
– Research experience in applied mathematical/computational modeling
– The ability to write clearly and scientifically (e.g.
to produce drafts of papers for publication in scientific journals and web-based public outreach without too much oversight); evidence of successful prior publication is a plus
– Ability to work/communicate with multidisciplinary teams
– Fluency in a mathematical programming environment (preferably Matlab, but Mathematica, C, Python, R, or equivalent are also acceptable)
This person will work directly with NIMBioS Director Fefferman and will have the opportunity to participate in all activities of the Fefferman research group.
The group is affiliated with the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, the Department of Mathematics, the University of Tennessee One Health Initiative, and NIMBioS; the candidate will be welcome to participate in any/all of these communities (according to their own preferences).
This is a full-time, one year position, with the potential for renewal if things work out well.
Ideal start date: Feb 1st, 2022 (but this can be negotiated).
Remote telecommuting is not a problem, so long as participation in virtual lab activities are not hampered by time-zone, however, anyone requiring this position to provide a work visa (J1) will be required to live locally to be in compliance with federal regulations.
If interested, please send a CV and Cover Letter to Nina Fefferman (nina.h.fefferman@gmail.com) and Chuck Price (cprice9@utk.edu).
Location: Knoxville,
Job Type: Full-time
Contact
Contact: Chuck Price
Phone:
Email: cprice9@utk.edu
Website:
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@societyforepi
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@societyforepi
– 1 day ago
+ People are excited by the podcasts!+ As an instructor I look forward to incorporating more of them into my teaching of epi+ I wonder if there’s a space for epi podcasts that reach a wider, non-professional/community audience …
and the future role for SER
@societyforepi
– 1 day ago
We’ll see you the next time you do one of these things!
Or, come visit me (and my alter ego; I forget who’s who) at @URubyhnnguyen .
Stay healthy, ~Ruby
