Postdoctoral Scholar, Environmental Health Science and Geospatial Science, Gong Lab
Postdoctoral Scholar, Environmental Health Science and Geospatial Science, Gong Lab
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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Gong Lab in the Department of Biobehavioral Health at Pennsylvania State University is seeking a motivated postdoctoral scholar with research interest in Environmental Health Sciences and Geospatial Data Science to join the team. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Xi Gong on research projects broadly related to environmental exposure modeling and assessment environmenthealth relationships analysis and spatiotemporal big data analytics and visualization.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement models to accurately assess and predict environmental pollution exposure across spatiotemporal scales.
- Analyze the effects of environmental exposure and social determinants on health and wellness across the human lifespan using spatial/nonspatial statistics.
- Utilize multisource spatiotemporal big data and employ machine learning/AI network analysis and visualization tools to uncover hidden patterns in human dynamics.
- Collect environmental data and human health data and manage related IRB applications.
- Publish research findings in peerreviewed journals present research findings in conferences/meetings and generate regular project update reports.
- Contribute to proposal development and mentor junior researchers in the group.
Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in Geography GIScience Environmental Science Statistics Computer Science Public Health Epidemiology or a related field.
- A record of highquality publications in the relevant field.
- Excellent quantitative skills and programming experience with expertise in GISbased modeling and spatial data analysis.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Strong motivation work ethic and the ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in highperformance computing big data analytics and AI research.
Application:
To apply please submit the following materials:
- Cover letter describing research experience qualifications and plans.
- Curriculum vitae.
- 12 sample publications.
- Contact information for three references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Xi Gong at .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
