Post Doctoral Fellow in Clinical Prediction and Epidemiology of Diarrheal Diseases
Job Summary
The Leung lab in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work on clinical, translational, and epidemiological projects relating to diarrheal diseases, focusing on the development of diagnostic and prognostic clinical prediction rules to improve the management of diarrheal illness. The position may involve international travel to work in collaboration with scientists in lower- and middle-income countries in Africa and Asia. Many opportunities for collaborations, and a mentorship team with clinical, epidemiological, machine learning, and statistical expertise. The position is funded by a grant from the NIH / NIAID (R01AI135114), though opportunities for additional projects in other areas are available according to the candidate’s interest.
Responsibilities
- Work on clinical, translational, and epidemiological projects relating to diarrheal diseases, focusing on the development of diagnostic and prognostic clinical prediction rules to improve the management of diarrheal illness.
- The position may involve international travel to work in collaboration with scientists in lower- and middle-income countries in Africa and Asia.
- Many opportunities for collaborations, and a mentorship team with clinical, epidemiological, machine learning, and statistical expertise.
- The position is funded by a grant from the NIH / NIAID (R01AI135114), though opportunities for additional projects in other areas are available according to the candidate’s interest.
Qualifications
- Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in bioinformatics would be beneficial, though not essential.
Benefits
As a university, we are committed to supporting our faculty, staff, and students to lead balanced lives, while achieving success in their professions. We aim to create a space that is safe and welcoming for all, and where all employees are meaningfully engaged and have equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay
Pay Rate Range: $63,480 to $77,076
Schedule
Standard Hours per Week: 40