Flavivirus Spatiotemporal Epidemiology Opportunity (ORISE)

USDA ORISE, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Deadline: 14 Apr 2023

Agency
USDA ORISE
Location
Negotiable
Job Category
Post Doctoral Appointments
Salary
Stipend commensurate with educational level and experience
Start Date
05/14/2023
Last Date to Apply
04/14/2023
Website
https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDA-ARS-P-2023-0087
Description
This research opportunity will support the ARS project “Integrating geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI) and spatiotemporal epidemiology to forecast flavivirus transmission risk across the Continental US”. The project will rely on the synthesis, integration, linkage, and analysis of large, diverse datasets that benefit from the high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities provided by the USDA ARS SCINet Program. The objective of this opportunity is to facilitate high-impact agricultural science and the participants’ professional growth via collaborative research, professional mentoring, and training in geospatial analysis, genomics, and GeoAI techniques. See hyperlink for additional detail.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate should have received a master's or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields listed at the linked website or be currently pursuing one of the degrees with completion before the appointment start date. Preferred skills include: (1) Proficiency in geospatial analysis using at least one programming language (R and/or Python), Proficiency in phylogenetics, genetic analysis, genomics, or landscape genetics, (3) Proficiency in quantitative population ecology, (4) Knowledge of epidemiological analysis or disease modeling (5) Ability to effectively collaborate and work with others, and (6) Strong oral and written communication skills.
Contact Person
Dr. John Humphreys (see website)

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