Postdoctoral Researcher – SARS-CoV-2: The Department of Integrative Biology at the University of South Florida is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to theoretical models of disease transmission in wildlife, with a focus on multi-host pathogens, notably SARS-CoV-2. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in collaboration with Dr. Andrew Kramer, Dr. Barbara Han at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Dr. Michael Letko at WSU, and AI scientists at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center. The research focuses on developing models that incorporate predator-prey and interspecific contact patterns at multiple trophic levels in pathogen transmission. The objective is to investigate how various community structures and species susceptibilities impact pathogen prevalence and persistence. The successful candidate will develop and implement theoretical models linked to spatial dynamics of wildlife species and the susceptibility to future SARS-CoV-2 variants, with an expectation of publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher in Disease Ecology and Theoretical Ecology
Research Area: Disease Ecology, Theoretical Ecology
Location: University of South Florida, Tampa, USA
Eligibility/Qualification: Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in ecology or a related discipline.
- Experience in dynamical disease or population models.
- Proficiency in scientific coding.
- A record of peer-reviewed publications in academic journals.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with compartmental models of disease.
- Proficiency in identifying and utilizing novel data sources.
- Application of dynamical models to ecological and epidemiological questions, especially for zoonotic pathogens.
- Experience with machine learning methods in ecological research (preferred but not required).
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Researcher – Future of SARS-CoV-2 in Ecological Communities
The selected Postdoctoral Researcher will engage in developing and implementing theoretical models of disease transmission in wildlife, specifically multi-host pathogens like SARS-CoV-2. The research will involve assessing predator-prey and interspecific contact patterns and their impact on pathogen prevalence and persistence within ecological communities. The role includes scientific coding, data analysis, and the publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should complete an online application at USF Careers, Job ID 35282. Along with the online application, applicants are required to send a cover letter, CV, and the contact information of two professional references via email directly to Dr. Andrew Kramer at amkramer@usf.edu. Please use the email subject heading “Postdoc-EEID-2023.”
Last Date for Apply:
- Open until filled, with the application review process commencing on October 24, 2023.
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