University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Job Description

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to work in Pediatrics Infectious Disease. This position develops and analyzes mathematical models of the immune response to viral and bacterial infections and coinfections. This lab is a dual dry/wet laboratory and uniquely generates robust data sets to train and validate model predictions.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and analyzes novel dynamical mathematical and computational models.
• Prepares manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and contributes to grant proposals.
• Utilizes models to generate new hypotheses and help design new experiments.
• Develop independent research skills and career trajectory.
• Collaborate with other lab members, faculty, staff, and external colleagues on research projects.
• Presents findings at lab meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Maintains accurate records and ensures reproducibility of results.
• Assists with progress reports and manages research resources responsibly.
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to students.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Ph.D. in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Skill in viral and bacterial infection and immune response modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct interdisciplinary research in these areas.
• Skill in model development, including formulation, implementation, and validation of computational approaches.
• Knowledge of parameter estimation techniques and skill in applying data-driven modeling methods to complex biological data.
• Proficient programming skills in Matlab and/or Python, with the ability to write efficient, well-documented code.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present research clearly to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team.
• Skill in mentoring and providing guidance to graduate students, technicians, or undergraduate researchers.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may frequently be required to work weekends and evenings. May require occasional overnight travel.