Postdoctoral Scholar-Pediatrics Infectious Disease

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.

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.

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.

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.