A postdoctoral position focused on the ecology and evolution of infectious disease is available in the laboratories of Dr. Kate Langwig (https://www.langwiglab.org/) and Dr. Joseph Hoyt (https://hoytresearch.org/) in the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech. The candidate will be part of a USDA-funded project focused on the ecology of SARS-CoV-2 in wildlife.

Responsibilities of the postdoc will include epidemiological modeling and analysis of population and infectious disease data. Training will be provided but some experience with compartmental infectious disease models (e.g. SIR models) is preferred. We encourage postdoctoral applicants to apply their own creativity and expertise to project development and there will be opportunities for the successful candidate to design and implement their own projects. The Langwig and Hoyt labs are housed in an infectious disease collaborative space, which provides an environment for interdisciplinary research on environment-infectious disease relationships. The position includes a competitive salary and fringe benefits.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology, epidemiology, ecology, or a related field
• Exceptional communication skills with broad audiences
• Demonstrated ability to produce peer-reviewed publications

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in epidemiology or infectious disease ecology and evolution
• Strong quantitative skills

Interested candidates should submit (1) a CV and (2) a cover letter of up to two pages, highlighting the skills relevant to the proposed position, and (3) contact information for three professional references, upon applying online at https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/528280/postdoctoral-associate. Questions about the position can be directed toward Dr. Kate Langwig at klangwig@vt.edu.

Review of the applicants will begin on March 15 2024 but will continue until the position is filled. The proposed start date is negotiable.

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