Postdoctoral Position in Epidemic Modelling: The HUN-REN Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics in Budapest, Hungary, is inviting applications for a postdoctoral research fellow position focused on epidemic modelling, particularly investigating inequalities in epidemic processes.
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Postdoctoral Position in Epidemic Modelling |
| Research Area | Epidemic Modeling, Network Science, Graph Theory |
| Location | Budapest, Hungary |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, or Computer Science with a background in Data Analysis and Computational Modelling |
| Contract Duration | 1 + 2 years |
| Salary | 815,000 HUF/month + 400,000 HUF/year travel grant |
| Starting Date | Upon agreement |
| Application Deadline | April 30th, 2026 (or until position gets occupied) |
Research Area
The research involves epidemic modelling with a focus on:
- Behavior-informed epidemic processes
- Mathematical foundations of network effects on epidemics
- Use of data-driven simulations to understand real-world spreading phenomena
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD degree in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, or Computer Science
- Background in data analysis and computational modelling
- Experience in behavioral data science and epidemic modelling preferred
- Strong academic writing, communication, and presentation skills in English
- No requirements to speak Hungarian
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Design and execute behavioral data collection campaigns
- Analyze behavioral surveys, census, and mobility data
- Develop mathematical and computational models for epidemic processes
- Supervise PhD students and developers in the Network Epidemics Group
- Participate in scientific writing and dissemination of findings
- Engage in scientific reporting for the project
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following application materials:
- Academic CV
- Motivation letter
- List of two recommenders with their contact information
Submission Email: netepi@renyi.hu
For inquiries, please contact Prof. Márton Karsai at karsai.marton@gmail.com.
Last Date to Apply
April 30th, 2026 (or until the position is filled)
