Postdoctoral research associate; Disease ecology modeling; Florida
Job Description
- Agency
- University of South Florida
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Job Category
- Post Doctoral Appointments
- Salary
- 60000
- Start Date
- 05/01/2023
- Last Date to Apply
- 03/08/2023
- Website
- https://gems.usf.edu:4440/psp/gemspro-tam/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=32788&PostingSeq=1
- Description
- Position description: The Kramer lab at the University of South Florida is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to work on a collaborative project with the Han lab at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies. The postdoctoral associate will lead analyses that examine the relationship between remotely-sensed environmental factors across multiple scales and the risk of zoonotic disease occurrence and transmission on the landscape, with particular emphasis on vector-borne zoonoses. Minimum Qualifications: PhD in ecology or related discipline. The applicant should possess proficiency in R, and a record of publication in academic journals. Preferred Qualifications: Competitive candidates will have demonstrated experience with using satellite-derived data in ecological contexts; identifying and leveraging novel data sources; applying dynamical models to ecological/epidemiological questions, ideally with vector-borne zoonoses; and eco-informatics and applying machine learning methods to ecological questions. Duration: This position is full time for one year, subject to renewal. The position includes base salary of $60,000, plus benefits. Start date is May 1, 2023. Note: University policies require residence in Florida during the position. Compensation for relocation is negotiable. Closing date: March 8, 2023 Originator: Dr. Andrew Kramer To apply: Please complete an online application at USF Careers, Job ID 32788. Please be sure to include an updated CV and the names and addresses of 2 professional references. In addition to completing the online form, please copy your CV in an email directly to Drew Kramer at amkramer@usf.edu and Barbara Han at hanb@caryinstitute.org with the email subject heading “Postdoc-Vector-2023”. *The University of South Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
- Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: PhD in ecology or related discipline. The applicant should possess proficiency in R, and a record of publication in academic journals. Preferred Qualifications: Competitive candidates will have demonstrated experience with using satellite-derived data in ecological contexts; identifying and leveraging novel data sources; applying dynamical models to ecological/epidemiological questions, ideally with vector-borne zoonoses; and eco-informatics and applying machine learning methods to ecological questions.
- Contact Person
- Dr. Drew Kramer
- Contact eMail
- amkramer@usf.edu
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