The Center for Animal Disease Modeling and Surveillance (CADMS) at the
University of California, Davis, has several postdoctoral research
positions open to work on a computer simulation of disease spread.
COMPENSATION/TERMS: Salary between $40,000 and $60,000, commensurate
with experience and skills. Full benefits, including vacation, health,
dental and 403b. Position renewable on an annual basis. Start date
negotiable.
QUALIFICATIONS: Proficiency in biological simulation modeling and
programming languages are essential. A solid analytical, conceptual
and/or statistical background is required. Strong personal skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Continue development of a spatially-explicit,
individually based, stochastic simulation model to study the spread of
animal diseases. The major target system is modeling foot-and-mouth
disease within and between livestock herds in the United States, but the
model will also be ported to other countries and systems, e.g.
toxoplasma in sea otters, pasteurella in bighorn sheep and avian flu in
poultry and wildlife. Knowledge of disease dynamics or agricultural
systems is *not* required; postdocs are encouraged to take the project
in a direction that dove-tails with their previous experience and
expertise, and future goals. Must be willing to interact/collaborate
with researchers in wildlife, veterinary medicine, agricultural,
military and government fields.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Positions are open until filled, application review
will begin immediately. Interested applicants should email/send: 1) a
letter of intent outlining special interest in the position, overall
related qualifications and experience, and career goals; 2) curriculum
vitae; and 3) the names and addresses of three references to:
Dr. Tim Carpenter, Co-director
Center for Animal Disease Modeling and Surveillance
Attn: Marlene Mooshian ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
VM: CADMS
Department of Medicine & Epidemiology
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California
Davis, CA 95616
Please forward this to anyone who might be interested, or post
appropriately. Contact me with questions about the positions.
Brad_.
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Brad Dickey, Ph.D.
DCI Postdoctoral Fellow, spatial simulation modeling
Center for Animal Disease Modeling and Surveillance
University of California, Davis.
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The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Medicine and
Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, are interested in
candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and
professional activities, and the development of a campus climate that
supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
