Overview The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON, Inc.), headquartered in Boulder, CO, is a nonprofit science corporation dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. Currently under design is the NEON project - an observatory comprising more than 60 environmental and biological monitoring locations distributed throughout twenty domains across the United States, Hawaii, Alaska & Puerto Rico. The observatory network will be the first of its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales over multiple decades.
Term of Position This position will be funded for two years initially with the possibility of one year extension as deemed appropriate based on the success of the tasks performed during the first year. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Coordinate and oversee data processing and analyses for four zoonoses: both mammal-transmitted (Hantavirus + Lyme disease) and arboviruses (West Nile Virus and Dengue virus)
 • Research and evaluate the appropriate collection methods, handling procedures, and sample sizes to meet NEON science requirements.
 • Evaluate appropriate detection analyses for each disease of interest. • Coordinate data management between outsourced analytical facilities and NEON cyberinfrastructure team.
 • Work with NEON scientists to develop appropriate ways to maintain data and formats for public data access.
 • Coordinate information sharing with relevant communities (e.g. the Center for Disease Control and Prevention; Walter Reed)
 • Work with collaborating laboratories and NEON scientists to facilitate publication of results, and collaborate with the NEON insect and mammal ecologists to prepare reports and develop recommendations for best practices, future analyses and data processing. Education: • PhD in epidemiology, ecology, evolutionary biology, or related field. Required Experience: • Experience with mathematical modeling of infectious disease • 3 years experience in infectious disease epidemiology, disease modeling, biostatistics, research development and surveillance methods.
 • Experience with predictive modeling (e.g., disease spread) • Ability to design surveillance schemes, analyze data and refine approach based on results.
 • Experience working in a collaborative scientific enterprise Skills and Abilities: • Scientific writing and review • Ability to work independently, but as part of an active science team with strong communication and interpersonal skills • Undertake responsibilities beyond those associated with individual research projects • Problem solver who can successfully apply experience, judgment, and creativity to both short- and long-term challenges. • Self-starter who can create new opportunities within this field and use novel methods, analyses and approaches to tackle continental-scale research. Documents Required to be submitted in order to be considered for the position include: CV, Cover Letter: In your cover letter, please include your experience with predictive modeling, disease testing, surveillance protocols, and any relevant field experience. Apply at: www.neoninc.org NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.
