Postdoctoral Research Associate Infectious Disease Modeling
- Georgia Southern University
- Statesboro, Georgia
- Full Time
Postdoctoral Research Associate Infectious Disease Modeling
Job ID289447
Location
Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
About Us
Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!
Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.
To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here:
Location
With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.
Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458
Department Information
Within this setting, the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Environmental Health Sciences is committed to advance its research and teaching in infectious disease epidemiology and modeling and to secure external funding to support its endeavors in this subfield. This position is expected to contribute to such research endeavors by completing research projects, publishing research articles in peer-reviewed scholarly journals and submitting grant proposals to external funding agencies.
Job Summary
Reporting to the department chair, the postdoctoral research associate requires a workload of research (80%) and teaching (20%). The postdoctoral research associate will work under the supervision of faculty on infectious disease-related epidemiological, statistical, and mathematical modeling research projects that will lead to the submission of grant proposals and publication of research outputs in peer-reviewed journals. Specifically, the team will work on compartmental models and sub-epidemic models in infectious disease epidemiology. The postdoctoral research associate will work closely with the team at Georgia Southern University and their collaborators. The teaching responsibilities comprise of two 3-credit hour courses in one academic year. The position is a limited term, 12-month, non-tenure track, appointment.
Required Qualifications
Earned PhD, ScD or DrPH in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, data sciences, or computer sciences, or a closely related field, by August 1, 2025, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in epidemiology or biostatistics.
Proficiency in R and MATLAB programming languages.
Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the development and implementation of compartmental models and sub-epidemic models of infectious disease transmission dynamics.
Experience with conducting analysis of epidemiologic data of respiratory infections, including COVID-19.
Strong interest in infectious disease epidemiology.
Proficiency in other programming languages, such as SAS, SQL or Python.
Career experience as an infectious disease modeler in public health agencies.
Strong track record of research publications published in peer-reviewed scholarly journals.
Experience in teaching epidemiology or public health courses as instructor of record in academic settings.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Consistently show high performance in research and teaching
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and applications as required for the position
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Job ID289447
Location
Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
About Us
Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!
Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.
To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here:
Location
With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.
Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458
Department Information
Within this setting, the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Environmental Health Sciences is committed to advance its research and teaching in infectious disease epidemiology and modeling and to secure external funding to support its endeavors in this subfield. This position is expected to contribute to such research endeavors by completing research projects, publishing research articles in peer-reviewed scholarly journals and submitting grant proposals to external funding agencies.
Job Summary
Reporting to the department chair, the postdoctoral research associate requires a workload of research (80%) and teaching (20%). The postdoctoral research associate will work under the supervision of faculty on infectious disease-related epidemiological, statistical, and mathematical modeling research projects that will lead to the submission of grant proposals and publication of research outputs in peer-reviewed journals. Specifically, the team will work on compartmental models and sub-epidemic models in infectious disease epidemiology. The postdoctoral research associate will work closely with the team at Georgia Southern University and their collaborators. The teaching responsibilities comprise of two 3-credit hour courses in one academic year. The position is a limited term, 12-month, non-tenure track, appointment.
Required Qualifications
Earned PhD, ScD or DrPH in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, data sciences, or computer sciences, or a closely related field, by August 1, 2025, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in epidemiology or biostatistics.
Proficiency in R and MATLAB programming languages.
Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the development and implementation of compartmental models and sub-epidemic models of infectious disease transmission dynamics.
Experience with conducting analysis of epidemiologic data of respiratory infections, including COVID-19.
Strong interest in infectious disease epidemiology.
Proficiency in other programming languages, such as SAS, SQL or Python.
Career experience as an infectious disease modeler in public health agencies.
Strong track record of research publications published in peer-reviewed scholarly journals.
Experience in teaching epidemiology or public health courses as instructor of record in academic settings.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Consistently show high performance in research and teaching
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and applications as required for the position
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Job ID: 490267737
Originally Posted on: 8/21/2025
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