Postdoctoral Research Associate

Description

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Integrative Biology at Oklahoma State University, associated with a project funded by NSF  “Using socioeconomic, behavioral and environmental data to understand disease dynamics: exploring COVID-19 outcomes in Oklahoma.”

Statistical Modeling of Large-Scale Disease Dynamics: The successful candidate will build statistical models capturing how large-scale environmental and socioeconomic factors affect disease dynamics, particularly past disease outbreaks in Oklahoma.  However, there will also be room to develop analyses of disease systems in other regions, particularly of respiratory diseases.  Duties will include participating in database development (developing existing resources and new ones as needed) and developing project workflows in R.  Knowledge of statistical modelling, machine learning (such as boosted regression trees, ridge regression), GIS, proficiency with R and experience either with macroecological analyses or statistical analyses of disease dynamics are required.  Additional related skills such as knowledge of disease ecology, COVID-19, respiratory diseases in general, python, economic or biodiversity analyses, mechanistic mathematical modelling or phylogenetic comparative methods are welcome but not essential.  

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.  Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.  For more information, visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu. 

Qualifications

Required qualifications are a Ph.D. in ecology, evolutionary biology, statistics, epidemiology or closely related fields. Candidates with a past record of publication in disease ecology, epidemiology or macroecology will be given preference. Candidates must have excellent English writing and verbal communication skills, as well as an established record of productivity (i.e., at least one previous peer reviewed publication).

The positions is available immediately and will remain open until filled.  The position will initially have a duration of one year, with possibility of extension to a second year depending on satisfactory performance and funding availability.  Compensation will include 12 months of full time salary, health insurance and other benefits.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a cover letter addressing how the candidate’s expertise meets the position requirements, a CV, one representative publication, and contact info (phone and email) for three references using Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/136743.  Please send all inquiries to Patrick Stephens at (patrick.stephens@okstate.edu).  Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and continue until a suitable candidate is found. However, application materials received by January 1, 2024 will certainly receive full consideration.  We value the diversity of perspectives that a team made up of individuals with varied backgrounds will possess and encourage applications from members of groups underrepresented in STEM. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.  Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.  For more information, visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu.