The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics within the School of Public Health at Indiana University – Bloomington is inviting applications for PhD program in Epidemiology.
Working under the direct supervision and mentorship of Dr. Maria Litvinova, the PhD student will focus on research in the field of infectious disease epidemiology. In particular, the student will be trained in analyzing epidemiologic, socio-economic and behavioral data relevant for the transmission of infectious pathogens and data analysis for infectious disease modeling. Research in the lab frequently leads to high-impact publications and involves direct collaboration with national and international researchers and public health agencies to address global health challenges. The position provides a full tuition waiver, comprehensive health benefits, and an annual stipend through funded student academic appointments (SAA) that involves research and teaching responsibilities.

Applications submitted until January 15, 2026 will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with full consideration for those applying before January 5, 2026.

Qualifications: Candidates must have received a master’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics or another quantitative field from an accredited educational institution by the start of appointment (August 2026). Preference will be given to candidates possessing proficiency in R and demonstrating a robust foundation in statistical inference or data analysis. Highly Desired: Prior experience with large-scale or complex data (e.g., survey/census data, electronic health records)

Application Procedure:
For priority consideration and to discuss the fit of your research interests, candidates are strongly encouraged to email Dr. Litvinova (malitv@iu.edu) with their CV as soon as possible. Formal applications must be submitted through the Indiana University online system.

About the research environment:
Dr. Litvinova is leading a transformative new research lab at the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Indiana University School of Public Health – Bloomington. Her lab is dedicated to mapping complex links between social, economic, and demographic factors to redefine our understanding of infectious disease dynamics and its drivers. For more information, the full list of Dr. Litvinova's publications is available at https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=582zt4cAAAAJ&hl=en.