Postdoctoral opportunity: Forecasting emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases

Applications are being accepted for three postdoctoral associates to join a multi-institutional study (University of Georgia, University of Michigan, Penn State University) of the dynamics of emerging and re-emerging childhood infections (http://daphnia.ecology.uga.edu/midas).

The overarching goal of this project is to identify statistical patterns
that may serve as early warning signals of emergence. Sub-projects include
developing new epidemiological theory, case studies, statistical methods
and algorithms, and software. Interested applicants should consult the
website for more details.

Qualified applicants will have a PhD in ecology, epidemiology,
biostatistics, statistical physics, computational statistics or related
quantitative discipline.

Successful applicants may be based either at the University of Georgia with
Drs John Drake and Andrew Park, or the University of Michigan with Dr Pej
Rohani. To apply, send CV and covering letter to jdrake@uga.edu. The letter
should include a description of research interests, contact information for
three references, and any preferences for location of employment. Also
describe any relevant skills and prior research experiences. Review of
applications will begin on 1 December 2014 and continue until all positions
are filled.