Infectious Disease Forecasting Postdoctoral Position

Position Information

Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD FLSA Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications Position Summary

The CEID Postdoctoral Scholar will serve as a scientist-in-residence, working on research projects with the CEID Infectious Disease Forecasting Working Group. Scholars will write scholarly articles and seek to publish research findings in academic journals. Research will also be shared to CEID members during workshops and other events, and to the greater scientific community through presentation at external conferences when appropriate.

The selected individual(s) will have access to world class faculty and research scientists and an assigned faculty mentor, technical support for computational projects, and the opportunity to participate in CEID activities including workshops, seminars, collaborative projects and working groups. CEID Postdoctoral Scholars will either take a leadership role in an existing working group, or form a new working group(s) based on research areas of interest to the individual and other CEID members.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

PhD in Ecology or related discipline, relevant to infectious disease research; 0-6 years in Postdoctoral experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Candidates with strong quantitative skills and a background in ecology, evolution, or infectious disease biology are especially encouraged to apply.

Physical Demands

Traveling to/from buildings around campus as needed for meetings - primarily in the vicinity of the CEID Offices and the Odum School of Ecology. Occasional off-campus travel for research, conferences, etc.

Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

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Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Madison Wilson Recruitment Contact Email mwilson
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Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume/CV

* Cover Letter

* Sample Publications

* List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

* Writing Sample

* Research Portfolio/Philosophy

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