Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University

Boston, MA, US
Base: $60,315.00 - $85,192.50; bonus/equity: not s...
Phd in quantitative field
Mathematical modeling of infectious disease dynamics
Proficiency in python, r, or sql
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will develop innovative mathematical models and computational tools to anticipate the spatial spread of emerging diseases

Job Summary

  • The Postdoctoral Research Associate will develop innovative mathematical models and computational tools to anticipate the spatial spread of emerging diseases.
  • Candidates must possess significant computational and applied statistical skills to analyze large datasets including case surveillance and mobility patterns.
  • Northeastern University offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Matching Summary

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will develop innovative mathematical models and computational tools to anticipate the spatial spread of emerging diseases.

Salary

Base: $60,315.00 - $85,192.50; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, PTO, tuition assistance, retirement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in quantitative field
  • Mathematical modeling of infectious disease dynamics
  • Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL
  • Experience with large complex epidemic datasets
  • Independent research and scholarly writing

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with genomic sequence data
  • Ability to mentor doctoral students
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary research skills
  • Grant proposal writing experience

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in mathematics, network science, statistics, physics, or computer science
  • Strong background in modeling infectious disease dynamics
  • Full-time research capability under senior scholar supervision

Work Rights

Not specified

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