About this role
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.
• 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.
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.