Postdoctoral Research Associates, Statistical and Computational Modeling

Postdoctoral Research Associates, Statistical and Computational Modeling

Position Title Postdoctoral Research Associates, Statistical and Computational Modeling

Division/College

Division/College University Research

Department

Department Institute for Modeling Collaboration & Innovation (IMCI)

Location

Location Moscow

Posting Context Statement

The University of Idaho is in Moscow, a friendly mid-sized town on the rolling hills of the Palouse, with great parks, bike paths, restaurants, a farmer’s market, and fantastic opportunities for recreation in the adjacent mountains and rivers. It is only eight miles from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, providing an academically and culturally rich community. For more information about the University of Idaho and Moscow, visit the links below.

Position Overview

Three Postdoctoral Research Associate positions are available at the University of Idaho in the Institute for Modeling Collaboration and Innovation ( IMCI ). These postdoctoral researchers will contribute to our modeling community as members of an interdisciplinary team of researchers working in a uniquely collaborative environment.

The Institute for Modeling Collaboration and Innovation ( IMCI ) is an interdisciplinary, collaborative research program housed at the University of Idaho. IMCI creates an intellectual and physical environment that fosters model-based interdisciplinary research. The IMCI Modeling Core is home to a consortium of postdoctoral fellows who provide modeling expertise for a wide range of projects as integral members of those research teams.

• Modeling experience demonstrated by publications in the field
• Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills

Required Education

• Ph.D. by the time of appointment in statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering or a related discipline

Required Other

• None

Additional Preferred

• Experience working in one of the following areas
  • Biomedical applications, social determinants of health or other demographic health areas
  • Spatial microsimulation, spatially weighted regression, combinatorial optimization or Bayesian network analysis
  • Large language models or machine learning/predictive modeling for longitudinal data analysis
• Strong mathematical or statistical skills
• Ability to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employee Category

Employee Category Exempt

Pay Range

Pay Range $61,008 per year depending on experience

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year

FTE

1.0

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Funding

Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

• PDFs of up to three relevant publications or submitted manuscripts
• Contact information for three references.

Preferential review of applications will begin April 1, 2025. The committee will continue receiving applications until these positions are filled.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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