Post-doctoral position in statistical modelling of infectious diseases and biodiversity
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associates in to join the Stephens lab in the Department of Integrative Biology at Oklahoma State University. The position is associated with a project funded by NIH "Spillover of Ebola and other filoviruses at ecological boundaries."
The successful candidate will build statistical models of large-scale disease dynamics and biodiversity, primarily spillover and outbreak risk for Ebola and other African filoviruses, participate in database development, and develop project workflows in R. Knowledge of statistical modelling, machine learning (such as boosted regression trees), GIS, proficiency with R and experience either with macroecological analyses or statistical analyses of disease dynamics are required. Additional skills such as knowledge of disease ecology,Ebolavirusecology and evolution, economic or biodiversity analyses, mathematical modelling, phylodynamics or phylogenetic comparative methods in general are welcome but not essential.
Required qualifications are a Ph.D. in ecology, evolutionary biology, statistics, economics, epidemiology or closely related fields. Candidates with a past record of publication in disease ecology, macroecology, or economics will be given preference. Candidates must have excellent English writing and verbal communication skills, as well as an established record of productivity (i.e., at least one previous peer reviewed publication). The position will initially have a duration of one year, with possibility of extension to a second year depending on satisfactory performance and funding availability. Compensation will include $53,760 for 12 months of salary, as well as health insurance and other benefits.
Send all inquiries to Patrick Stephens at(patrick.stephens@okstate.edu). To apply, please submit a (1) cover letter addressing how your expertise meets the position requirements, (2) a CV, (3) one representative publication, and (4) contact info (phone and email) for three references toPatrick Stephens (patrick.stephens@okstate.edu). In the subject line of your e-mail,
please include your name and the name of the position (i.e., "Application for Statistical Modeling of Spillover Risk: LASTNAME"). Applicationsreceived by May 16, 2022 will receive full consideration. However, recruiting will continue until the position is filled so applications received after this date may still be considered. We value the diversity of perspectives that a team made up of individuals with varied backgrounds will possess and encourage applications from members of groups underrepresented in STEM.
