Job Description

A postdoctoral position focused on the ecology and evolution of infectious disease is available in the laboratories of Dr. Kate Langwig (https://www.langwiglab.org/) and Dr. Joseph Hoyt (https://hoytresearch.org/) in the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech. The candidate will be part of a USDA funded project focused on the ecology of SARS-CoV-2 in wildlife.

Responsibilities of the postdoc will include epidemiological modeling and analysis of population and infectious disease data. Training will be provided but some experience with compartmental infectious disease models (e.g. SIR models) is preferred. We encourage postdoctoral applicants to apply their own creativity and expertise to project development and there will be opportunities for the successful candidate to design and implement their own projects.

The Langwig and Hoyt labs are housed in an infectious disease collaborative space, which provides an environment for interdisciplinary research on environment-infectious disease relationships. The position includes a competitive salary and fringe benefits. On-site work preferred, but hybrid work can be discussed.

Required Qualifications

- Ph.D. in biology, epidemiology, ecology, or a related field
- Exceptional communication skills with broad audiences
- Demonstrated ability to produce peer-reviewed publications

Note: PhD awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.

Preferred Qualifications

- Background in epidemiology or infectious disease ecology and evolution
- Strong quantitative skills

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience, but within budget maximum

Review Date

March 1, 2024

Additional Information

Interested candidates should submit (1) a CV and (2) a cover letter of up to two pages, highlighting the skills relevant to the proposed position, and (3) contact information for three professional references, upon applying online @ jobs.vt.edu. Questions about the position can be directed toward Dr. Kate Langwig at klangwig@vt.edu.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.