The Quantitative Ecological Dynamics (QED - http://leah.johnson-gramacy.com/QED/) Laboratory in the Dept of Statistics at Virginia Tech is seeking applications from outstanding candidates for a Postdoctoral Researcher (PR) position. This position is part of the NSF funded project "CAREER: Quantifying heterogeneity and uncertainty in the transmission of vector borne diseases with a Bayesian trait-based framework". Duties of the PR include mathematical and statistical modeling of the links between thermal traits of vectors and disease transmission. Specific analyses will depend on the skill set and interest of the PR and may include the development of new methods. Review will begin June 7, 2021 and continue until filled.