Postdoctoral Scholar - Ferrari lab
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Mar 20, 2026 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS The Ferrari lab at Penn State is seeking up to two PostdoctoralScholars to work on computational and mathematical models of surveillance to guide vaccination programs to achieve and maintain disease elimination. This work will primarily focus on Gates Foundation funded projects to support vaccination and control programs for measles and rubella (in humans) and/or foot-and-mouth disease (in livestock). We will be developing both general methods for spatial targeting of surveillance and reactive vaccination that are agnostic to system and working with in-country partners in DRC and India (and others) to tailor methods to specific human and veterinary public health applications. Scholars will also be members of the diverse community of infectious disease researchers at the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics (cidd.psu.edu) and be expected to participate in Center activities. Education and Experience: The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field (such as Ecology, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Epidemiology (human or veterinary), Public Health, Physics, Computer Science), and a history of productivity. Experience with stochastic simulation and model fitting to temporal and spatial infectious disease data is preferred. Familiarity with R is preferred, though the successful candidate will have freedom to develop analyses and models in the language in which they are most proficient. Experience in communicating quantitative analyses to a non-technical audience and experience working with large collaborative groups is an advantage. It is likely that this position will involve international travel for extended periods (weeks). Additional Information: Applicants should submit a current CV; a personal statement describing why you are a qualified candidate for this position, including your short and long-term professional goals (1-2 pages); a research statement describing your research interests (1-2 pages); and contact information for three references. For more information, please email mferrari@psu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.For more detailed information, please visit ourBenefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |