Postdoctoral Scholar-Pediatrics Infectious Disease presso UT Health Science Center BU
UT Health Science Center BU · Memphis, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Ufficio in Memphis
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.