Post-Doctoral Fellowship, University of California at Davis
Simulation Modeling of Dengue Control: We are developing user friendly, web-based, multilingual computer simulation models that will inform the management of mosquito control for dengue prevention. Two models will be used to identify the most effective location and situation specific intervention strategies, estimate mosquito densities (thresholds) necessary for reducing virus transmission, and provide guidance for emergency response planning. One model will simulate population dynamics of the mosquito vector Aedes aegypti and provide entomological input data for the second model, which will simulate dengue virus transmission among humans. The successful candidate will be part of a larger, multi-disciplinary and international research team. He/she will have primary responsibility for the development, sensitivity analysis, validation, and application of simulation models for prevention of dengue in Iquitos, Peru and southeastern Mexico. Experience and interest in simulation modeling; knowledge of MySQL for analysis of a relational, longitudinal database; field work in Latin America; ecology of mosquito-borne disease; and Spanish language skills are desirable, but not essential. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, and names and email addresses of three references to: Thomas W. Scott Department of Entomology One Shields Ave University of California Davis, CA 95616 Office: 530-754-4196 Lab: 530-752-0565 Fax: 530-752-1537 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
