Postdoctoral Scholar-Pediatrics Infectious Disease

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and analyzes novel dynamical mathematical and computational models.
• Prepares manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and contributes to grant proposals.
• Utilizes models to generate new hypotheses and help design new experiments.
• Maintains accurate records and ensures reproducibility of results.
• Assists with progress reports and manages research resources responsibly.
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
• Skill in viral and bacterial infection and immune response modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct interdisciplinary research in these areas.
• Skill in model development, including formulation, implementation, and validation of computational approaches.
• Knowledge of parameter estimation techniques and skill in applying data-driven modeling methods to complex biological data.
• Proficient programming skills in Matlab and/or Python, with the ability to write efficient, well-documented code.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present research clearly to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team.
• Skill in mentoring and providing guidance to graduate students, technicians, or undergraduate researchers.