Summary
The HUN-REN Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Network Epidemics Group led by Prof. Márton Karsai. This position is focused on developing advanced behavior-informed epidemic models to understand the disparities observed during epidemic processes.
Postdoctoral Position in Epidemic Modelling, Budapest, Hungary
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Table
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Employer | HUN-REN Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics |
| Location | Budapest, Hungary |
| Salary | 815,000 HUF per month + 400,000 HUF annual travel grant |
| Contract Duration | 1 + 2 years |
| Expected Start Date | Upon agreement |
| Contact Email | netepi@renyi.hu |
Research Area
- Epidemic modeling
- Network science
- Graph theory
- Geometric networks
- Metapopulation models
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, or Computer Science
- Background in data analysis and computational modeling
- Experience in behavioral data science and epidemic modeling preferred
- Strong academic writing, communication, and presentation skills in English
- No teaching obligations; knowledge of Hungarian is not required
Job Description
The successful applicant will:
- Design and conduct behavioral data collection campaigns.
- Analyze behavioral survey, census, and mobility data
- Develop computational and mathematical models of epidemic processes
- Supervise PhD students and developers within the group.
- Participate in scientific publication writing and dissemination
- Engage in the scientific reporting of the project
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following application materials:
- Academic CV
- Motivation letter
- List of two recommenders with contacts
Applications should be sent to: netepi@renyi.hu
Last Date for Apply
April 30, 2026 (or until the position gets filled)
