Postdoctoral Position – Mathematical Modeling of Infectious Disease
The Department of Epidemiology at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist with interest in infectious disease modeling and statistical inference. This position is funded by a grant from the NIH to study measles persistence and population dynamics. The Postdoctoral Research Scientist will join an experienced modeling team to develop cutting-edge model-Bayesian inference systems to study the spatial, temporal, and demographic dynamics of measles epidemics in recent decades and test different intervention/elimination strategies.
This is a full-time position with excellent benefits. Funding is available for up to 3 years. Applications will be evaluated continuously until the position is filled.
About Epidemiology at Columbia: The EPI Department at Columbia is housed within the Mailman School of Public Health, one of the world’s leading schools of public health. The Department has nearly a century of history and a dynamic faculty with core strengths in infectious disease epidemiology, social epidemiology, psychiatric and neuro-epidemiology, chronic disease epidemiology, innovative epidemiologic methods, lifecourse epidemiology, and other public health and biomedical areas. We are committed to producing world-class science with real-world impact and training the next generation of leaders in research and practice. For more information, see https://www.mailman.columbia.edu/
Eligibility:
- PhD, ScD, or equivalent degree in Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Computational Biology, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Engineering or related analytical disciplines;
- Proficiency in at least one programing language (e.g., R, Python, Matlab);
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and writing) and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong interest in infectious disease dynamics/epidemiology;
- Experience in mathematical modeling of high dimensional systems;
- Strong interdisciplinary learning skills;
- Ability to conduct self-directed research from hypothesis generating to testing;
- Experience with spatial network modeling is a plus.
Required Documents: CV, cover letter, 2 reference letters, 1 writing sample/publication, and 1-page research statement.
To inquire and/or apply, please send documents listed above to Dr. Wan Yang, wy2202 at columbia.edu
Or apply directly at https://pa334.peopleadmin.com/postings/3640
GRA – Infectious Disease Modeling/Epidemiology
Open to PhD students in Columbia’s Epidemiology program. Please email me if you’re interested.