Postdoctoral position: modeling pathogen evolution A postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. Andrew Park at the School of Ecology, University of Georgia (UGA). The lab has broad research interests in disease ecology and evolution. The successful applicant will develop modeling techniques to characterize short-term pathogen evolution in heterogeneous host populations, with emphasis on systems with partial cross-immunity and cross-species potential.
UGA has over 100 faculty researching infectious diseases (fid.uga.edu) and a strong emphasis on computational techniques applied to ecology and epidemiology (dragonfly.ecology.uga.edu/ceesg/). Requirements: The researcher should have a PhD in a quantitative discipline (including mathematical modeling, evolutionary biology, theoretical biology) and demonstrate a record of successful publications, along with an enthusiasm to interact with UGA's vibrant graduate students, post-docs and faculty working in infectious disease research. Start date & details: The position will be available from January 1st, 2010 (negotiable) and continue for 24 months. Salary will be highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications (~$40K). The position will also include research funds, health insurance, and benefits. Applications: please send a cover letter and CV and arrange to have 2 letters of recommendation sent to Dr. Park ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Location: Athens, Georgia, is a wonderful place to live. The town is regularly ranked among the top college towns in the U.S. With about 100,000 people, Athens has a lively downtown with great restaurants and a vibrant music scene. We are about an hour drive from Atlanta, a major metropolis and airport hub, but also about 90 minutes from the hiking trails of the Appalachian mountains. The pristine coast of the Atlantic Ocean and the memorable city of Savannah are a four and a half hour drive away. More information on the research in the lab can be found at: blackbear.ecology.uga.edu/parklab
