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Yale University School of Medicine A postdoctoral position is available in the Division of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases at the Yale School of Public Health to participate in research on the ecology and epidemiology of vector-borne diseases. Involvement in one or more of the following projects is expected: Spatial modeling of Lyme disease risk in the US and of West Nile virus in Connecticut; role of birds as reservoir hosts for West Nile virus and Borrelia burgdorferi; links between biodiversity and human health. All these projects involve a combination of field, laboratory work, mapping and mathematical modeling. The successful candidate must be capable of working independently in an interdisciplinary environment and have writing skills evidenced by publication. Opportunities exist for collaboration with faculty at the Yale School of Medicine, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Departments of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Geology and Geophysics, and for participation in the Yale Center for EcoEpidemiology Candidates should have a Ph.D. in ecology, epidemiology, entomology, microbiology or related fields. Strong skills are required in one or more of the following areas: Geographic information systems, landscape ecology, spatial genetics or dynamic population modeling of microbes, vectors, or vertebrate reservoir hosts. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applications should include CV, statement of research interests, the names of three references and be sent to: Maria Diuk-Wasser Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Men and women of diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply. |
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