Subject area description

In the Health Geography Group led by Thomas Van Boeckel, we have an interest in the spatio-temporal dynamics of disease with a focus antimicrobial resistance. We conduct global, and regional analysis of the distribution of drug use, and drug-resistant pathogens. Our work aims to generate evidence to guide policies to curb antimicrobial resistance around the world.

Duties

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with background in infectious disease modeling, population biology, applied mathematics or game theory. The work will focus on the simulation of coordinated international interventions between countries to reduce antimicrobial resistance. The ideal candidate will also bring his/her own research questions to develop in the broad field of disease dynamics. The successful candidate will work independently (i) to run epidemics simulations (ii) conduct sensitivity analysis, (iii) conduct parameter inference.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg.

To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree, a doctoral degree in art or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made.

In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area.

Assessment criteria

We welcome applicants with:

• Oral and written fluency in English is an essential requirement.

• Experience in working with S-I-R models, stochastic simulations, Bayesian inference methods, and large spatial data sets is required

• Demonstrated experience to work with Matlab or R on high-performance computers is meriting

• Basic knowledge in the epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance is meriting

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 - 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance.
Employment

The employment is full time and temporary, two years with the possibility of one year's extension, with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed.

Selection process

Help for applicants

Contact information

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Thomas van Boeckel, thomas.van.boeckel@gmail.com

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande

Application

Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.

The application should contain:

• A cover letter giving a brief description of previous research experience, and a motivation to why you are applying

• A CV including a list of publications

• Proof of completed PhD

• Contact details of two references

Applications must be received by: 2022-10-22