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Postdoctoral Fellow in Mosquito-Borne Disease
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Position Number: 5501272
Location: Bloomington, IN
Position Type: Health - Public and Environmental Health

Postdoctoral Fellow in Mosquito-Borne Disease

Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track
Department: IU Bloomington Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Location: Bloomington

Position Summary
A postdoctoral fellow position in mosquito-borne disease epidemiology is available in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics within the School of Public Health at Indiana University - Bloomington.

Working under the direct supervision and mentorship of Dr. Andre Wilke, the focus of the position is to investigate the ecology and behavior of mosquito populations vectoring arboviruses and, more broadly, on the epidemiology of mosquito-borne diseases. The postdoctoral fellow will be hired for a one-year position with the opportunity for renewal, on a yearly basis, assuming satisfactory performance. The position includes benefits and compensation is congruent with NIH stipend levels. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with full consideration for those applying by August 31st, 2024, and evaluated via an expedited decision process. The search will remain open until suitable candidates are found. The appointment start date is negotiable on a case-by-case basis and could begin as early as October 1, 2024.

About us: Dr. Wilke is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Indiana University School of Public Health - Bloomington (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=MCPgJ1kAAAAJ&hl=en). His lab conducts cutting-edge research to advance our understanding of how mosquito vector species adapt to urban environments and how these adaptations influence their ecology, behavior, and the health threat they pose to human populations. The research conducted in the lab aims to develop a quantitative framework for understanding the key determinants of vector mosquito proliferation, as well as promoting capacity building, outbreak preparedness, and response.

Located on the flagship campus of the Indiana University System, IU School of Public Health-Bloomington has over 200 faculty in five departments. Indiana University is classified as an R1-Highest Research Activity university, is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), and boasts numerous resources. IU School of Public Health-Bloomington combines aspects of a traditional university campus with a strong teaching focus and the research infrastructure of a research-intensive institution.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Basic Qualifications
Applications are invited from candidates in relevant disciplines such as Ecology, Epidemiology, Mathematics, or other related quantitative fields. Applicants must have a doctoral degree from an accredited educational institution by the start of the appointment. Preference will be given to those with expertise in the ecology of mosquito populations and the epidemiology of mosquito-borne diseases. Proficiency in R and GIS is highly desirable. Candidates with a collaborative mindset and previous interdisciplinary research experience are especially encouraged to apply.

Department Contact for Questions
Questions pertaining to the PeopleAdmin application procedure may be directed to dwarcher@iu.edu. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Andre Wilke at andwilke@iu.edu

Additional Qualifications
Responsibilities: The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to investigating the ecology and behavior of mosquito vector species in urban environments. The hired postdoctoral fellow is expected to contribute to several collaborative projects involving national and international partners with a primary role in (at least) one of them. Topics of interest will cover the analysis of socioecological determinates of the proliferation of mosquito populations at the global and local scale, the analysis of the transmission potential of a set of mosquito-borne diseases (e.g., Zika, dengue, chikungunya) in different areas and seasons, and the development of statistical models of transmission of mosquito-borne diseases.

Salary and Rank: Commensurate with Experience

Special Instructions
Provide CV, a statement of research interests and fit for the position, and three reference contacts. Dr. Wilke will be the sole member of the search committee. Interested candidates should submit applications at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com.

For Best Consideration Date: 08/31/2024
Expected Start Date: 10/01/2024
Posting/OAA #: IU-100927-2024

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