Applicants are invited to apply for a post-doc position in statistical modeling in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department at Princeton University. The post-doc will join an interdisciplinary team to investigate the role of climate, dust and other factors in driving meningococcal disease dynamics in the African meningitis belt.
Please share the announcement below with anyone who may be interested. All the best, Nicole ------------------------------------------------------------ Nicole E. Basta, PhD Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Princeton University Princeton, NJ 08544 Phone: 609-258-7523 Email: nba...@princeton.edu Web: www.princeton.edu/~nbasta ----------------------------------------------------------------- Post-Doctoral Research Associate Princeton University has a full-time post-doctoral research associate position available in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology to develop statistical models to better understand meningococcal disease dynamics in the African meningitis belt. The postdoc will work primarily with an interdisciplinary research team consisting of epidemiologists, climate scientists, and ecologists from Princeton University and the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Lab at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to investigate the role of environmental factors in driving bacterial meningitis outbreaks. The postdoc will be responsible for developing statistical models that draw upon empirical data from meningitis case surveillance and results from several newly developed models of climate and global dust circulation. Potential applicants should have a strong quantitative background in statistical modeling, experience with relevant modeling techniques including sensitivity analyses, and an interest in the interaction between environmental factors and infectious diseases. Additional responsibilities include conducting relevant literature reviews, developing hypotheses, designing approaches and research plans to addressing these hypotheses, and drafting manuscripts. Candidates are required to have a PhD in Statistics, Epidemiology, Environmental Science, or a related quantitative field. Proficiency in R or another statistical program and demonstrated experience is required. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organization skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential. Appointment will be for one year, renewable contingent upon funding and satisfactory progress. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience; benefits are included. Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.princeton.edu, Requisition #1300319, and include a curriculum vitae, a two-page research statement describing background and experience, and a cover letter. Names and contact information of two references will be required for online reference request. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
