Postdoctoral Scholar-Pediatrics Infectious Disease
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Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to work in Pediatrics Infectious Disease. This position develops and analyzes mathematical models of the immune response to viral and bacterial infections and coinfections. This lab is a dual dry/wet laboratory and uniquely generates robust data sets to train and validate model predictions.
Responsibilities
- Designs implements and analyzes novel dynamical mathematical and computational models.
- Prepares manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and contributes to grant proposals.
- Utilizes models to generate new hypotheses and help design new experiments.
- Develop independent research skills and career trajectory.
- Collaborate with other lab members faculty staff and external colleagues on research projects.
- Presents findings at lab meetings seminars and conferences.
- Maintains accurate records and ensures reproducibility of results.
- Assists with progress reports and manages research resources responsibly.
- Provides technical guidance and mentorship to students.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:Ph.D. in Mathematics Computer Science Physics Engineering or a related field.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Skill in viral and bacterial infection and immune response modeling.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct interdisciplinary research in these areas.
- Skill in model development including formulation implementation and validation of computational approaches.
- Knowledge of parameter estimation techniques and skill in applying data-driven modeling methods to complex biological data.
- Proficient programming skills in Matlab and/or Python with the ability to write efficient well-documented code.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present research clearly to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
- Skill in mentoring and providing guidance to graduate students technicians or undergraduate researchers.
WORK SCHEDULE:This position may frequently be required to work weekends and evenings. May require occasional overnight travel.
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