[cmath] Post-Doctoral Position in Health Outcomes Mathematical Modelling - University of Guelph

[Alan Kelm]

      Post-Doctoral Fellowship Position in Health Outcomes Mathematical
      Modelling

Employer: Department of Mathematics & Statistics, University of Guelph
Location: Guelph, ON Canada
Start date (tentative): March/April, 2020

A post-doctoral fellowship (PDF) in Mathematical Modelling is available
in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics, in Guelph, Ontario,
Canada. The PDF will be part of a research team lead by Dr. Monica G.
Cojocaru (Prof. of Mathematics, Guelph) and industrial partners at
Sanofi Pasteur Canada.

This PDF position involves coding and analyzing an agent-based model of
an infectious disease in a child care center, such as the one on Guelph
Campus. The PDF will work closely with the Principal Investigator
(Cojocaru) and industrial members of the team at Canada Sanofi to
identify important parameters and architecture for the model. This
position is for 2 years, with a possibility of teaching in the
Department of Mathematics & Statistics (undergraduate mathematics or
statistics). The position offers direct hands-on experience with working
with an industrial partner.

*Responsibilities *

  * Coding and analyzing complex systems;
  * Data analysis
  * Writing peer-reviewed publications and reports
  * Conference participation/organization and presentations delivery

*Requirements *

  * PhD in Applied Mathematics, Computational Statistics, Computer
    Science or related discipline, with a strong interest in infectious
    disease modelling and population health.
  * Advanced programming expertise in both R and Python;
  * Experience with data-based model parameters and data analysis in
    complex systems
  * The sense of urgency necessary to meet goals, objectives, and deadlines
  * Strong multi-tasking and organizational abilities
  * Excellent communication and writing skills.

Applications should be sent via email to: mcojocar at uoguelph.ca
<mailto:mcojocar at uoguelph.ca> (Dr. Monica G. Cojocaru, Department of
Mathematics and Statistics, University of Guelph). An application should
include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research summary/statement
(max of 2 pages + references) as relates to the required expertise, a
teaching statement (max 1 page + list of teaching experience) if
available and the names and details of three referees. Review of
applications will begin *January 6, 2020* and will continue until the
position is filled.

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