Research Assistant Professor - Stephenson Lab
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor in eco-evo-epidemiology, to begin 1 September 2023.
Applicants must have a background in mathematical ecology, epidemiology, and evolutionary biology, with a Ph.
D.
in biology or applicable field.
The successful candidate will work with members of the Stephenson laboratory to use experiments and mathematical modeling to understand the eco-evolutionary interactions between hosts and their parasites.
Minimum requirements include abilities to design and analyze epidemiological models, tp manage diverse groups of people, and to design and run large-scale experiments in disease ecology.
Preferred qualifications include demonstrated interest and ability to use a combination of mathematical modeling and multiple different data types to understand the ecological and evolutionary interactions between hosts and parasites, to work with fish in research, to fit stochastic models to data, to track and identify individual animals from behavioral videos, and to obtain independent funding at multiple career stages.
The Department of Biological Sciences is a highly interactive community situated on the Oakland campus of the University of Pittsburgh.
We are dedicated to the mutual success of our faculty and students in our research, education, and outreach missions.
The department and university nurture a strong teaching community with active efforts in teaching innovation and pedagogical research.
Pittsburgh is a city that is often voted most livable in the nation.
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that values and nurtures diverse perspectives (https:
//www.
provost.
pitt.
edu/university-pittsburgh-embracing-diversity-and-inclusion).
Further information about the Department of Biological Sciences is available at http:
//www.
biology.
pitt.
edu.
To apply, candidates should submit PDF documents of the following to Talent Center (http:
//join.
pitt.
edu:
(a) a letter of application, (b) a current CV, (c) a brief (3-5 pages) statement of research interests, and (d) a brief description of how your research, teaching or service demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
At least three letters of reference should be sent by the recommenders to email protected .
Applications will be reviewed starting 31 July 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment, so the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community is essential.
Recommended Skills Experimentation Mathematical Modeling Parasitology Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Applicants must have a background in mathematical ecology, epidemiology, and evolutionary biology, with a Ph.
D.
in biology or applicable field.
The successful candidate will work with members of the Stephenson laboratory to use experiments and mathematical modeling to understand the eco-evolutionary interactions between hosts and their parasites.
Minimum requirements include abilities to design and analyze epidemiological models, tp manage diverse groups of people, and to design and run large-scale experiments in disease ecology.
Preferred qualifications include demonstrated interest and ability to use a combination of mathematical modeling and multiple different data types to understand the ecological and evolutionary interactions between hosts and parasites, to work with fish in research, to fit stochastic models to data, to track and identify individual animals from behavioral videos, and to obtain independent funding at multiple career stages.
The Department of Biological Sciences is a highly interactive community situated on the Oakland campus of the University of Pittsburgh.
We are dedicated to the mutual success of our faculty and students in our research, education, and outreach missions.
The department and university nurture a strong teaching community with active efforts in teaching innovation and pedagogical research.
Pittsburgh is a city that is often voted most livable in the nation.
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that values and nurtures diverse perspectives (https:
//www.
provost.
pitt.
edu/university-pittsburgh-embracing-diversity-and-inclusion).
Further information about the Department of Biological Sciences is available at http:
//www.
biology.
pitt.
edu.
To apply, candidates should submit PDF documents of the following to Talent Center (http:
//join.
pitt.
edu:
(a) a letter of application, (b) a current CV, (c) a brief (3-5 pages) statement of research interests, and (d) a brief description of how your research, teaching or service demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
At least three letters of reference should be sent by the recommenders to email protected .
Applications will be reviewed starting 31 July 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment, so the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community is essential.
Recommended Skills Experimentation Mathematical Modeling Parasitology Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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