Postdoctoral Research Scholar - CIPM

North Carolina State University

Description

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number PG190686PD

Position Number 00109242 Position Type Post Doc FLSA Exempt

Departmental Information

Department ID 113810 - Integrated Pest Mgmt-Research

Department 113810 - Integrated Pest Mgmt-Research Job City & State Raleigh, NC

Position Information

Position Overview

Essential Job Duties

The Postdoctoral Research Scholar position will join the Quantitative Epidemiology and Risk Modeling team in the Center for Integrated Pest Management (CIPM) at North Carolina State University. The team focuses on a wide range of topics, including predictive modeling and disease simulation, developing risk-based survey and mitigation strategies, and creating decision support tools for agriculture and plant health management.

The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will collaborate with plant pathologists, entomologists, statisticians, and modelers specializing in epidemiology, risk analysis, disease modeling, economic evaluation, and surveillance, to improve analytical tools for decision-making or policy. Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

Mathematical and computational modeling of plant disease epidemiology.

Develop predictive risk models and quantitative tools to support integrated pest management programs.

Present research results at professional meetings.

Contribute to creation of presentations, manuscripts, and funding proposals.

Collaborate with USDA-ARS researchers focusing on pests and diseases affecting citrus.

This position will be located in Fort Pierce, FL.

Other Work/Responsibilities

Perform additional duties or tasks as assigned.

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Department Required Skills

PhD in statistics, mathematics, computer science, data science, or a related field of study.

Experience in mathematical/statistical modeling, simulation, and analysis.

Demonstrated proficiency in at least one programming language (R, Python, C, C++).

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Experience in plant pathology and disease epidemiology.

Familiarity with spatial statistics and geospatial tools (e.g. ArcGIS).

Strong technical communication skills (written and oral).

Required License or Certification

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required? No Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience ($50,000 - $55,000)

If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date 04/11/2022

Applicant Information

Quick Link https: // jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/161246

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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