Job Title: Post-Doctoral Associate Topic: Disease Ecology / Epidemiology Job ID : 311016 Location: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus, College of Veterinary Medicine
Qualifications Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. degree by start date and should be able to demonstrate experience in at least one of the three focus areas for these positions, namely, (1) foot-and-mouth disease in the U.S. and endemic countries (including but not limited to Uganda, Kenya, India, or Vietnam); (2) fish diseases; and (3) epidemiology and disease ecology of wildlife and food animal diseases. Experience in more than one of those areas is not required, but candidates are encouraged to specify that information in their application letter. Strong organizational, quantitative analysis, and writing skills and previous experience in at least one of the three focus areas are required. Desired, but not required, qualifications include proficiency in programming with R; excellent oral/written communication; leadership and interpersonal skills; and demonstrated ability to work in teams. Candidates with a background in statistics, management of large datasets, applied mathematics, ecology, bioinformatics, physics or a related field will be given preference. Job duties 1) Conduct research and provide technical assistance to the PIs, students, and trainees on surveillance, data analysis, and other miscellaneous problems related to disease epidemiology and ecology. 2) Collect and organize data for research activities. 3) Collaborate with the PIs in the generation and testing of research hypotheses and data analysis, writing of papers, grants, and reports, and preparation of presentations and lectures. 4) Attend, participate, or present at laboratory meetings, seminars, graduate and undergraduate lectures, and conferences as needed. 5) Perform miscellaneous office duties as assigned by the PIs including, but not limited to, ordering supplies and help the PIs in the organization and coordination of meetings and projects. 6) Maintain frequent communication with other faculty and collaborators, including, if required traveling to international destinations to meet with collaborators and collect data. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please go to (https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs) and look for job opening ID 311016. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Activities" page and uploading documents there. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647). Contact: Kim VanderWaal, [email protected] Andres Perez, [email protected]
