Postdoctoral Scholar - Bharti Lab
About The Position
The Bharti lab at The Pennsylvania State University, in the Department of Biology and the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics, is recruiting multiple highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholars to conduct research for an NIH-NSF funded project on human health, movement, and infectious diseases. The project focuses on the transmission dynamics and spatial trajectory of measles and Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as the environmental factors that contribute to spillover of Ebola. These positions are 100% research, no teaching with potential for growth into postdoctoral leadership positions within Penn State’s CIDD. Relocation to Penn State is required, remote work is not permitted. Salary follows published NIH postdoctoral pay scale. We are a small, productive, fun lab with a history of placing postdocs into successful careers in academia, government, industry, and humanitarian organizations.
Requirements
- Completed Ph.D. degree in Biology, Epidemiology, Ecology, or a related field required.
- Experience in spatial analysis using GIS.
- Experience in quantitative disease modeling in R and/or Python.
- Some command of at least two of the following: Statistics, Data analysis, Public health or global health.
- Strong scientific communication in English (Written and verbal).
- Ability to start soon is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- French fluency is a plus but not required.
- Creative, interdisciplinary thinkers interested in human health and infectious diseases research are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants with combined backgrounds of natural science and social science or quantitative training will be considered favorably.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research for an NIH-NSF funded project on human health, movement, and infectious diseases.
- Focus on the transmission dynamics and spatial trajectory of measles and Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Investigate environmental factors that contribute to spillover of Ebola.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
