POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN DISEASE MODELING POSITION: The Veterinary Population Medicine Department of the College of Veterinary Medicine has an opening for a 100% Post-doctoral Associate position. The position will focus on network modeling and analytic epidemiology.
QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by start date. Candidates with a background in disease ecology, statistics, infectious disease modeling, engineering, applied mathematics or a related field will be given preference. Strong organizational, programming, and quantitative analysis skills are necessary. Desired qualifications include excellent oral/written communication; leadership and interpersonal skills; previous experience with network models; and demonstrated ability to work in teams. Veterinary experience is desired but not required. DUTIES: Research activities will focus on identification of cost-effective risk-based surveillance strategies for bovine tuberculosis, including development of a simulation model of the spread of disease within and between cattle herds, identification of risk factors for a targeted surveillance strategy, and assessment of the cost-effectiveness of targeted surveillance strategies for early detection of infections based on identified risk factors. Duties will include statistical data analysis using network models, development of infectious disease models, working in diverse collaborative groups, and publishing findings. APPLICATION: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp Completed applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply online and submit a CV, letter of intent, and three letters of reference to: Anna Jones, Veterinary Population Medicine Department, 225 VMC, 1365 Gortner Avenue. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Scott Wells (612-625-8166, wells...@umn.edu) or Dr. Meggan Craft (cr...@umn.edu).
