Description
Applications are welcomed for a NIH-funded postdoctoral position, available immediately. The successful candidate is expected to develop new mathematical/simulation models to study the impact and cost-effectiveness of novel surveillance strategies for controlling antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhea. This project is an integral element of a joint research program of investigators at Yale School of Public Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and the Stanford Center for Health Policy. Our team of investigators includes decision scientists, infectious disease epidemiologists, health economists, and operations researchers. 

The successful applicant will be expected to participate as lead author in publications arising from this work and to communicate findings in oral presentations at national and international conferences. Strong emphasis will be placed on career development, communication skills, grantsmanship, and interdisciplinary research. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to engage in other public health related problems including, but not limited to, adaptive response to novel viral pathogen outbreaks and mitigating drug-resistant tuberculosis epidemics in high-burden settings.

We are seeking candidates who are willing to commit to at least 2 years of work on this project.

We offer a competitive salary. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Applied Mathematics, Epidemiology, Operations Research, Computational Biology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative disciplines.
• While not essential, previous experience with transmission dynamic models of infectious diseases of humans or animals is ideal.
• Strong background in mathematical/simulation models, statistics, probability, and numerical analysis.
• Strong programming skills.

Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter along with an updated resume or CV with contact information for 3 professional references.

For additional information, please contact Assistant Professor Reza Yaesoubi, Department of Health Policy and Management, Yale School of Public Health (reza.yaesoubi@yale.edu). 

Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.