Infectious Disease Forecasting Postdoctoral Position

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

G/R18253P

Infectious Disease Forecasting Postdoctoral Position

Ecology-Ctr Ecol of Infec Dis

Employee

08/15/2022

07/18/2022

Yes

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• Design and conduct research in infectious disease forecasting.
• Write scholarly articles and present research at CEID events and external meetings.
• Assist with collaborative projects, including the forecasting working group and CEID initiated research proposals.

The CEID Postdoctoral Scholar will serve as a scientist‑in‑residence, working on research projects with the CEID Infectious Disease Forecasting Working Group. Scholars will write scholarly articles and seek to publish research findings in academic journals. Research will also be shared with CEID members during workshops and other events, and to the greater scientific community through presentations at external conferences when appropriate.

The selected individual(s) will have access to world‑class faculty and research scientists and an assigned faculty mentor, technical support for computational projects, and the opportunity to participate in CEID activities including workshops, seminars, collaborative projects and working groups. CEID Postdoctoral Scholars will either take a leadership role in an existing working group, or form a new working group(s) based on research areas of interest to the individual and other CEID members.

PhD in Ecology or related discipline, relevant to infectious disease research; 0‑6 years in Postdoctoral experience.

Candidates with strong quantitative skills and a background in ecology, evolution, or infectious disease biology are especially encouraged to apply.

Traveling to/from buildings around campus as needed for meetings – primarily in the vicinity of the CEID Offices and the Odum School of Ecology. Occasional off‑campus travel for research, conferences, etc.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities, if applicable.

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Contact:
Madison Wilson (mwilson
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