Postdoctoral Position in Biodemography, University of Washington
An NIH-funded post-doctoral research appointment is available in
biodemography to model the effects of aging, genetics and
environmental stresses on human and animal mortality and the
evolution of longevity. The research will develop a vitality-based
model that characterizes mortality in terms of time and age varying
interactions of intrinsic physiological and extrinsic environmental
processes. The candidate will join Dr. James Anderson, University of
Washington Center for the Studies of Demography and Ecology, in
collaboration with Drs. Ting Li of Renmin University of China, David
Steinsaltz of University of Oxford and James Carey of the University
of California at Davis.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. and strong quantitative skills; those
with a background in demography, ecology or biology are particularly
encouraged to apply. Experience with mathematical and statistical
modeling in R and a general purpose programming language such as C is
highly desirable. Salary is commensurate with experience, within the
University of Washington Postdoctoral Scholar salary range.
Applications should include a detailed CV with a list of
publications, a description of research experience and interests, and
the names and contact addresses of two academic references from whom
information about the candidate can be obtained. Combine all these
items into a single PDF file.
Applications should be sent by e-mail before March 10, 2014 to
jj...@uw.edu with subject heading "NIH postdoc"
The initial 100% appointment will be for 1 year with the option of renewal.
The University of Washington strongly encourages applications from
females and minority candidates. The University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
